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AZ HB2361

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Juan Mendez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-first Legislature - First Regular Session (2013)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a manufacturer-funded electronics recycling program requiring manufacturers and retailers to register with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and submit annual recycling plans starting January 1, 2014.

  • Defines covered electronic devices as computer monitors, desktop/portable computers, and televisions with viewable areas greater than 4 inches, excluding automotive, industrial, medical equipment, and certain appliances.

  • Requires manufacturers to provide statewide collection services free to households in every county and at least one collection site in cities with populations over 50,000, with convenient drop-off opportunities and no household pickup requirement.

  • Prohibits manufacturers and retailers from selling covered electronic devices unless they are branded and included in a manufacturer's filed recycling plan; manufacturers must pay annual registration fees determined by departmental rule.

  • Creates a Covered Electronic Devices Fund financed through manufacturer registration fees, grants, and limited transfers from the recycling fund (maximum $500,000 per fiscal year until July 1, 2016) to support program implementation and administration; program terminates July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Large electronics recycling program.

Last Action

Referred to House TI Committee

1/23/2013

Full Bill Text

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