SB 1317
An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1083, No.108), known as the Covered Device Recycling Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in duties of manufacturers and retailers, further providing for sales prohibition, for registration and for manufacturer plan and reporting; and, in administration, further providing for duties of department, for annual report and for enforcement.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Covered Device Recycling Act to strengthen electronic waste recycling in Pennsylvania. It clarifies definitions related to covered devices, establishes a sales prohibition for manufacturers selling devices not registered with the Department of Environmental Protection, and requires manufacturers to register and submit annual plans detailing their collection and recycling efforts. The bill also creates an Electronic Materials Recycling Account and outlines the department’s responsibilities for enforcement and reporting.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms such as ‘computer,’ ‘consumer,’ ‘covered device,’ ‘manufacturer,’ and ‘market share.’
- Establishes a sales prohibition for manufacturers selling devices not registered with the Department of Environmental Protection.
- Requires manufacturers to register with the department and pay a registration fee.
- Mandates manufacturers to submit annual plans outlining their collection and recycling programs.
- Creates an Electronic Materials Recycling Account in the General Fund.
- Outlines the department’s duties, including annual reporting and enforcement.
- Establishes a process for determining manufacturer market share and obligation.
- Requires manufacturers to meet a minimum collection rate for covered devices.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of covered electronic devices
- Retailers of covered electronic devices
- Consumers of covered electronic devices
- The Department of Environmental Protection
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