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OR HB2592

OR HB2592
Relating to extended producer responsibility programs.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/26/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

Requires producers to form or join extended producer responsibility programs for packaging, food serviceware and printing and writing paper. Requires producers to form or join extended producer responsibility programs for packaging, food serviceware and printing and writing paper. Establishes Extended Producer Responsibility Fund. Prohibits sale of products that make deceptive or misleading claims about recyclability. Requires commingled recycling processing facility to obtain disposal site permit. Imposes penalty not to exceed $100 per day for violation of program provisions by retailer and penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for violation by producer or extended producer responsibility organization. Requires extended producer responsibility organization to first implement program no later than July 1, 2025. Provides that labeling and facility permitting provisions become operative July 1, 2025. Applies to covered products sold on or after July 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill requires producers to form or join extended producer responsibility programs for packaging, food serviceware, and printing and writing paper. It establishes an Extended Producer Responsibility Fund, prohibits deceptive or misleading claims about recyclability, requires commingled recycling processing facilities to obtain disposal site permits, and imposes penalties for violations. The bill sets reuse and recycling performance requirements, post-consumer recycled content requirements, and labeling standards. It also creates an advisory committee and provides for reimbursements to local governments. The bill applies to covered products sold on or after July 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/26/2021)

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