Bill Text: MS SB2754 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Environmental Quality; maintain directory of certified electronic recyclers and require state agencies to use those listed.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-03-18 - Approved by Governor [SB2754 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2013-SB2754-Introduced.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2013 Regular Session
To: Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res
By: Senator(s) Massey
Senate Bill 2754
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO MAINTAIN A DIRECTORY OF CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO USE CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS FOR DISPOSAL OF E-WASTE AND RECYCLABLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. (1) The Department of Environmental Quality shall develop a program to encourage all electronic recyclers to become certified by demonstrating to an accredited, independent third-party auditor that they meet specific standards to safely recycle and manage electronic equipment.
(2) The department shall maintain a directory of recyclers meeting the accredited certification standards of Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and the e-Stewards standards and recyclers who have been certified by an accredited, independent certification auditor.
(3) State agencies shall use a certified recycler on the directory for the disposal of agency electronics.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2013.
