A federal judge has ruled that a Connecticut law that charges electronics makers fees in order to cover disposal costs of old products is constitutional, striking down a claim by television set maker Vizio.
U.S. District Judge Victor Bolden said no aspect of the Connecticut law violates the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause, which empowers Congress — and not the states — to regulate interstate commerce. Nor, said Bolden, is Vizio in particular discriminated against by the state’s so-called e-waste law.
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