19-6-1204. Public education programs -- Publication on department website.

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Effective 7/1/2026

(1)A manufacturer may not offer a consumer electronic device for sale in the state unless the manufacturer individually, through a group manufacturer organization, or through the manufacturer's industry trade group establishes and implements a public education program in accordance with Subsection

(2).

(a)The public education program required under Subsection

(1)shall:

(i)inform a consumer about eligible programs; and

(ii)use manufacturer-developed customer outreach materials, such as packaging inserts, company websites, and other communication methods, to inform a consumer about eligible programs.

(b)A manufacturer described in Subsection

(1)shall work with the department and other interested parties to develop educational materials that inform consumers about an eligible program.

(3)The department shall develop a public education program to:

(a)promote eligible programs;

(b)promote existing recycling resources in this state;

(c)assist a manufacturer's public outreach program in accordance with Subsection (2)(b) ;

(d)encourage a retailer to inform a consumer of eligible programs at the point of sale of a consumer electronic device; and

(e)support a local government or other entity interested in creating a community collection event.

(4)The department shall publish on the department's website:

(a)the public education program developed by the department under Subsection

(3);

(b)a community collection event submitted to the department under Subsection 19-6-1205(2) ; and

(c)a report received by the department under Section 19-6-1203 .

Amended by Chapter 458 , 2025 General Session