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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SOLAR PANEL DISPOSAL

     

     Introduced By: Representatives P. Morgan, Kennedy, and Casey

     Date Introduced: February 17, 2023

     Referred To: House Environment and Natural Resources

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Title 23 of the General Laws entitled "HEALTH AND SAFETY" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following chapter:

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CHAPTER 99

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SOLAR PANEL DISPOSAL

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     23-99-1. Solar panel disposal.

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     No person shall dispose of any solar panels within the state except by delivery of the solar

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panel to a facility operated by the Rhode Island resource recovery corporation designated for that

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purpose. The Rhode Island resource recovery corporation shall determine the fee to be charged for

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the disposal of the solar panel.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SOLAR PANEL DISPOSAL

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     This act would require disposal of solar panels at the Rhode Island resource recovery

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corporation facility along with the payment of a disposal fee.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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