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

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).
(2) (2)(a) The public education program required under Subsection (1) shall:
(2)(a)(i) inform a consumer about eligible programs; and
(2)(a)(ii) use manufacturer-developed customer outreach materials, such as packaging inserts, company websites, and other communication methods, to inform a consumer about eligible programs.
(2)(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:
(3)(a) promote eligible programs;
(3)(b) promote existing recycling resources in this state;
(3)(c) assist a manufacturer's public outreach program in accordance with Subsection (2)(b);
(3)(d) encourage a retailer to inform a consumer of eligible programs at the point of sale of a consumer electronic device; and
(3)(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:
(4)(a) the public education program developed by the department under Subsection (3);
(4)(b) a community collection event submitted to the department under Subsection 19-6-1205(2); and
(4)(c) a report received by the department under Section 19-6-1203.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 458, 2025 General Session