UT HB0323

Beginning July 1, 2028, solar panel owners must complete a hazardous waste analysis before disposal and dispose of hazardous solar panel waste at registered disposal sites or recycling facilities, with violations subject to civil penalties up to $10,000 per day

Creates the Solar Panel Waste Restricted Account funded by fees on small-scale solar installations ($10 for systems ≤2 MW, $500 for systems 2-20 MW) collected in 2026 and 2027, plus annual assessments on renewable energy parent entities ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 based on nameplate capacity

Requires solar retailers to disclose to customers that the state may require hazardous substance testing before disposal and proper disposal in accordance with state law

Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control must conduct a study on solar panel recycling with a progress report due November 30, 2026 and final report due July 1, 2027, consulting with utility-scale facilities, small-scale solar entities, and recycling industry representatives

Landfill operators may register as solar panel waste disposal sites, and the division must submit annual reports to legislative committees on fees, revenue, waste volumes, and disposal programs beginning July 1, 2028