Bill > HB05017

This bill mandates that tire retailers participate in the state's tire stewardship program beginning January 1, 2026, expanding upon an existing program previously limited to tire producers. The tire stewardship program is a comprehensive system designed to manage discarded tires, with specific requirements including establishing a statewide collection system where the public can drop off used tires for free, ensuring tires are transported and recycled, providing storage containers, implementing public education about tire recycling, and financing all activities through producer funding. The bill also extends legal immunity from antitrust and unfair trade practice claims to both producers and retailers participating in the program. Additionally, the legislation includes a penalty for non-compliance: producers who do not participate cannot supply tires in the state, and starting in 2026, retailers who fail to join a tire stewardship organization will also be prohibited from selling tires in the state. The goal is to create a more structured and environmentally responsible approach to tire disposal and recycling, promoting sustainability and efficient use of existing infrastructure.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Environment Committee (Joint)

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