Which batteries are subject to the lead-acid battery fee in Missouri?
A lead-acid battery is defined in Section 260.200.1(18) RSMo. as “a battery designed to contain lead and sulfuric acid with a nominal voltage of at least six volts and of the type intended for use in motor vehicles and watercraft”. Following is a list of types of batteries normally subject to the battery fee: • Automobile batteries • Pickup and small truck batteries • Truck tractor batteries • Bus batteries • Motorcycle and motorized tri-cycle batteries • Construction equipment batteries if the batteries are the type intended to also be used in a motor vehicle or boat/vessel • Recreational vehicle • Boat/Vessel batteries Batteries of the type intended for use in motor vehicles or boat/vessels but are used in some other capacity are also subject to the fee.
