Bill > SB175

This bill establishes an electronic product stewardship program in Alaska. The key provisions are: - Manufacturers of covered electronic devices sold in the state must register with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) annually and pay a program administration fee. - Manufacturers must submit annual e-scrap program plans to the DEC that outline their plans for collecting, transporting, recycling, and processing covered electronic devices and eligible electronic devices. - The bill requires manufacturers to operate a minimum number of program collection sites and single-day collection events across the state based on community population. - The DEC is responsible for reviewing and approving manufacturer e-scrap program plans, conducting studies on the e-waste stream, and enforcing compliance through civil and criminal penalties. - The bill establishes an Electronics Recycling Advisory Council to provide feedback on program plans and best practices. - The bill prohibits certain disposal methods for covered electronic devices and requires retailers to sell only devices from registered manufacturers.