(a) On and after July 1, 2009, covered electronic devices collected through any program in Connecticut, whether by manufacturers, retailers, for-profit or not-for-profit corporations, units of government or organized by the commissioner, shall be recycled in a manner that is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances, and shall not be exported for disposal in a manner that poses a significant risk to the public health or to the environment.
(b) The commissioner shall establish performance requirements in order for collectors, transporters and recyclers of covered electronic devices to be eligible to receive funds from the department. All entities shall, at a minimum, demonstrate compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Plug-In to eCycling Guidelines for Materials Management as issued and available on said agency's Internet web site in addition to any other requirements mandated by state or federal law.