Bill > SB1020

This bill establishes a comprehensive producer responsibility program for inhalant delivery systems (such as e-cigarettes) in Oregon. The legislation requires producers of these devices to join a nonprofit organization that will develop and implement a statewide program for collecting and responsibly managing used inhalant delivery systems. Every inhalant delivery system sold in the state will have a $5 refund value, which consumers will pay at the point of sale and can reclaim when returning the device to a collection site. Producers must pay membership fees to support the program and will be incentivized to design products that are more environmentally friendly and easier to recycle. The Department of Environmental Quality will oversee the program, approve program plans, and have the authority to enforce compliance through inspections and potential civil penalties. The bill mandates that producers create educational resources, establish collection sites throughout the state, and submit annual reports detailing their program's performance. Implementation will begin with initial program plans due by September 1, 2027, and full operational status required by July 1, 2028, with the goal of reducing waste and environmental impact from these devices.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1020