Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§14306 State authority
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 137— - MANAGEMENT OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND BATTERIES CONTAINING MERCURY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - GENERALLY › § 14306
Summary
States can make and enforce rules that match the federal rules in this chapter. They can also make stricter rules, except where sections 14322(e) and 14323 say otherwise.
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Title 42, §14306
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a State from enacting and enforcing a standard or requirement that is identical to a standard or requirement established or promulgated under this chapter. Except as provided in section 14322(e) and 14323 of this title, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a State from enacting and enforcing a standard or requirement that is more stringent than a standard or requirement established or promulgated under this chapter.
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42 U.S.C. § 14306
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73