### Question
How is the term covered battery defined?


### Answer
The term **covered battery** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 18741* as the following:

> a new or unused primary battery or rechargeable battery

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18741*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 162-ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE > SUBCHAPTER II-SUPPLY CHAINS FOR CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES**

