Bill > HB2553

This bill amends the Covered Device Recycling Act to expand the types of electronic devices covered, including smartphones, tablets, and networking equipment like routers and modems, and clarifies definitions for terms such as "consumer" to include political subdivision business use and "small business" to include those with up to 100 employees. It introduces a "sales prohibition list" maintained by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which will prevent the sale of covered devices from manufacturers who haven't met registration requirements or resolved violations, and outlines a process for manufacturers to be removed from this list. The bill also revises manufacturer registration fees, making them tiered based on the weight of devices sold, and updates the calculation of a manufacturer's "market share" and "market share obligation" to ensure they are responsible for recycling a proportional amount of electronic waste. Furthermore, it requires the DEP to ensure recycling infrastructure is accessible to 100% of the population, establishes an annual collection weight goal, and clarifies that the DEP, not the Attorney General, will be responsible for initiating enforcement actions and seeking injunctive relief for violations.