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FL S1030

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Environment and Natural Resources

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Covered Electronic Device Recovery Program within the Department of Environmental Protection to create a statewide plan for recycling electronic devices including computers, printers, televisions, mobile phones, and small household appliances.

  • Requires each county to submit a disposal plan by January 1, 2025, and mandates industrial, institutional, and commercial facilities dispose of electronic devices at permitted reclamation facilities beginning January 1, 2026.

  • Makes it unlawful for any person to dispose of covered electronic devices anywhere except at permitted reclamation facilities effective January 1, 2028.

  • Establishes civil penalties under existing law (s. 403.141) for violations, with penalties waivable if corrective action is taken to remedy damages.

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt rules by July 1, 2024, establishing permit criteria for reclamation facilities, storage standards, and data collection requirements for recovered precious metals.

Legislative Description

Recycling of Covered Electronic Devices

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government3/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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