Bill > SB1471

This bill allows incorporated cities and towns in Oklahoma to levy and collect narrowly tailored fees to help cover the costs of their solid waste management systems, with these fees being just, reasonable, and equitable, potentially based on the amount or type of waste generated. Additionally, cities and towns can enact ordinances to establish a "solid waste mitigation fee" specifically for impacts related to retail delivery, single-use products, auxiliary or plastic containers, or other items contributing to municipal solid waste; revenue from this fee must be used for solid waste management purposes like collection, recycling, litter prevention, public education, and infrastructure. The bill also amends the Plastic Container Labeling Act by adding a definition for "plastic" and clarifying that political subdivisions (like cities and towns) are not prevented from enacting ordinances, rules, or fees that are narrowly tailored to reduce plastic waste, promote waste reduction, increase recycling, or mitigate harmful environmental and health impacts associated with auxiliary or plastic container waste, with these provisions taking effect on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1471&Session=2600