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(2)__The estimated total amount of mercury contained in
the thermostat components collected by that manufacturer
pursuant to this section;

 
(3)__An evaluation of the effectiveness of the
manufacturer's collection and recycling program and the
financial incentive provided pursuant to paragraphs E
and F; and

 
(4)__An accounting of the administrative costs incurred
in the course of administering the collection and
recycling program and the financial incentive plan
developed pursuant to subsection 4.

 
3.__Sales prohibition.__Within 3 months after phase 2 of the
plan required by subsection 4 has been developed, the following
sales prohibitions apply to manufacturers, wholesalers and
retailers of thermostats:

 
A.__A manufacturer not in compliance with this section is
prohibited from offering any thermostat for sale in the
State.__A manufacturer not in compliance with this section
shall provide the necessary support to retailers to ensure
the manufacturer's thermostats are not offered for sale in
this State; and

 
B.__A wholesaler or retailer may not offer for sale in this
State any thermostat of a manufacturer that is not in
compliance with this section.

 
4.__Financial incentive plan.__The department shall develop a
manufacturer financial incentive plan in 2 phases.__By January 1,
2007, the department shall develop phase one of the plan, which
must address collection of mercury-added thermostats from
contractors and service technicians.__By August 1, 2007, the
department shall develop phase 2 of the plan, which must address
collection of mercury-added thermostats from homeowners.__The
plan must be developed in consultation with a stakeholder group
that includes representatives from the thermostat industry,
environmental groups, thermostat wholesalers and service
contractors.__The plan must be developed in a manner that ensures
to the maximum extent practical that:

 
A.__The capture rate of out-of-service mercury-added
thermostats is maximized;

 
B.__Adequate incentives and education are provided to
contractors, service technicians and homeowners to encourage


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