Bill Text: TX HB3704 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Relating to the methods that may be used to collect computer equipment for recycling.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-04-16 - Left pending in committee [HB3704 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HB3704-Introduced.html
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By: Rodriguez of Travis | H.B. No. 3704 |
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relating to the methods that may be used to collect computer | ||
equipment for recycling. | ||
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: | ||
SECTION 1. Section 361.955, Health and Safety Code, is | ||
amended by amending Subsection (d) and adding Subsection (d-1) to | ||
read as follows: | ||
(d) Examples of collection methods that alone or combined | ||
meet the convenience requirements of this section include: | ||
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the manufacturer or the manufacturer's designee keeps open and | ||
staffed and to which the consumer may return computer equipment; | ||
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the manufacturer or the manufacturer's designee at which the | ||
consumer may return computer equipment. | ||
(d-1) A collection system that allows for the return of | ||
computer equipment by mail alone does not meet the convenience | ||
requirements of this section. | ||
SECTION 2. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | ||
shall adopt any rules required to implement the changes in law made | ||
by this Act not later than January 1, 2014. | ||
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013. |