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OR SB1020
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lew Frederick
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AI Summary
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Establishes a $5 refund value on inhalant delivery systems (nicotine vaping devices) sold in Oregon, requiring the refund amount to be clearly labeled on products or packaging
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Requires producers of inhalant delivery systems to join a nonprofit producer responsibility organization within 90 days of selling products in the state and pay membership fees to fund collection and disposal programs
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Mandates the producer responsibility organization establish collection sites throughout the state where consumers can return used devices and receive the $5 refund, with convenience standards set by the Environmental Quality Commission
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Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to administer the program, approve organization plans every three years, and enforce compliance with civil penalties up to $25,000 per day for violations
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Program plans must be submitted by September 1, 2027, and operational by July 1, 2028, with the Act taking effect on the 91st day following adjournment of the 2025 legislative session
Legislative Description
Relating to inhalant delivery system producer responsibility; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025