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CS/HB 787 — Recycled and Recovered Materials

by Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee and Rep. Peters (CS/SB 912 by Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee and Senator Bean)

This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.

Prepared by: Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee (EP)

The bill provides relief from liability for a person that sells, transfers, or arranges for the transfer of recycled and recovered materials to a facility owned or operated by another person for the purpose of reclamation, recycling, manufacturing, or reuse of the materials. The bill defines "recycled and recovered materials" and provides the applicable dates for a cause of action.

If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2015.

Vote: Senate 40-0; House 113-4