| 124th MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 536 | LR 767(01) | |||||
| An Act To Enhance Maine's Electronic Waste Recycling Law | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill | ||||||
| Sponsor: Rep. Hinck of Portland | ||||||
| Committee: Natural Resources | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: No | ||||||
| Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement | ||||||
| Minor cost increase - General Fund | ||||||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| This bill expands the definition of electronic recyclables to include desktop printers, video games consoles and digital picture frames. It repeals a current provision that electronic manufacturers submit a recycling plan, now requiring them to provide an annual registration stating the brands, quantities and other data of items sold in the state. This will reduce the regulatory burden for the manufacturer while still providing DEP necessary information to effectively administer the recycling law. Administrative duties associated with these changes can be absorbed within DEP's current budgeted resources. | ||||||