Bill > SB1317

This bill amends the Covered Device Recycling Act to expand the types of electronic devices considered "covered devices" to include networking equipment and personal electronics like smartphones and tablets, and clarifies that "consumer" now includes political subdivision business use and increases the small business employee threshold from 50 to 100. It also introduces a "sales prohibition list" maintained by the Department of Environmental Protection, which manufacturers and retailers must adhere to, and outlines conditions for removal from this list, such as meeting registration requirements and resolving violations. Manufacturers are now required to register annually with tiered registration fees based on the weight of covered devices sold, and their "market share obligation" will be calculated based on national sales data and the Commonwealth's population, with provisions for the department to estimate data if necessary. The bill also mandates that collection and recycling infrastructure be accessible to 100% of the population, establishes an annual collection weight goal, and requires the department to maintain an updated list of approved recyclers and create an online portal for covered entities. Enforcement actions, including injunctions for sales prohibition violations, will now be initiated by the department, not the Attorney General, and the bill specifies a payment of $2 per pound for unmet market share obligations.