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MN SF3227
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/24/2016
Primary Sponsor
David Osmek
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 115A.1318 to add new manufacturer responsibilities for electronic waste management
- Manufacturers must provide disassembly documentation, schematics, diagnostic tools, firmware corrections, and access to service parts to enable recyclers to restore covered electronic devices to full function for reuse
- Manufacturers must provide access to service parts for a minimum of five years following the end of production of covered electronic devices
- Devices that are fully or partially reused are exempt from standard recycling requirements under subdivision 2
- Defines "covered electronic device" to include cell phones, computers, laptops, tablets, printers, and similar devices, and "reuse" as restoring devices to full function as originally intended by the manufacturer
Legislative Description
Electronic waste management manufacturer responsibilities modification
Last Action
Author added Reinert
4/11/2016
Committee Referrals
Commerce3/30/2016
Environment and Energy3/24/2016
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