Bill > HB0037

This bill amends the Used Oil Management Act by adjusting the recycling fee on lubricating oil sales in Utah, initially set at 4 cents per quart or 16 cents per gallon until June 30, 2026, then increasing to 8 cents per quart or 32 cents per gallon for the following year, after which the division will establish a new fee based on budgetary procedures, with any fee changes taking effect at the start of a quarter and at least 90 days after notification. Lubricating oil vendors are responsible for collecting this fee, with some exceptions for oil shipped out of state, used in underground mining in specific container sizes, or sold in bulk containers of 55 gallons or more. The bill also modifies how vendors pay the collected fees to the commission, allowing them to retain up to 2% of the collected fee for their collection costs, and adjusts the incentive payment for used oil collection centers and curbside programs from 16 cents to a variable amount determined by the board to ensure adequate funds and promote collection. Additionally, it clarifies the priorities for expending funds for DIYer (Do-It-Yourself) used oil management, including implementation costs, incentive payments, public education, grants for collection facilities and programs, and funding for local health departments for enforcement, with a specific emphasis on rural areas. Finally, the bill repeals the short title of the Used Oil Management Act and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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