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This bill amends the Recycling and Illegal Dumping Act to promote New Mexico's circular economy by updating definitions, creating new positions, and establishing an alliance to improve recycling efforts. The bill defines a "circular economy" as an economic approach that focuses on regenerative industrial processes designed to maintain resource value and eliminate waste. It creates two new positions in the Department of Environment: a recycling and waste reduction coordinator and a circular economy coordinator. The bill establishes a comprehensive recycling, circular economy, and illegal dumping alliance composed of representatives from various sectors, including state government, tribal governments, industries, and nonprofits. The alliance will develop strategies to increase recycling, create a state circular economy plan, and review grant applications. The legislation also strengthens enforcement mechanisms by allowing the secretary of environment to issue compliance orders and field citations for violations, with penalties ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per day. Additionally, the bill updates permit requirements for tire recycling facilities, creates a framework for addressing illegal dumpsites, and establishes a recycling and illegal dumping fund to support these initiatives.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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