Section effective until December 31, 2029.
The department shall provide information to the public on its Internet website regarding the provisions of the chapter and the prohibition on disposing of covered devices in a solid waste landfill. The department also shall provide information about electronic waste programs available in the State on the department's Internet website. The website must include information about collection options available, the definition of covered devices, the proper methods for disposal of covered devices, the proper methods for disposal of noncovered devices, and links to relevant portions of computer or television manufacturer's Internet websites.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 178, Section 1, eff July 1, 2011; 2014 Act No. 129 (H.3847), Section 8, eff March 4, 2014; 2022 Act No. 234 (H.4775), Section 1.A, eff June 17, 2022.
Editor's Note
2010 Act No. 178, Section 3, provides:
"This act takes effect July 1, 2011; provided, however, a retailer must be allowed an additional period of six months from the effective date to sell any inventory purchased prior to the effective date before having to comply with the applicable provisions of this act."
2022 Act No. 234, Section 1.B, provides as follows:
"[SECTION 1.]B. Section 14 of Act 129 of 2014, as amended by Act 82 of 2021, is repealed. Section 48-60-55 of the 1976 Code is repealed December 31, 2022. The remaining provisions of this chapter, except Section 48-60-90, are repealed December 31, 2029."
Effect of Amendment
2014 Act No. 129, Section 8, deleted the subsection designators; in the last sentence, twice substituted "disposal of" for "disposing of"; and deleted former subsection (B), relating to fees.
2022 Act No. 234, Section 1.A, in the second sentence, substituted "electronic waste programs" for "recovery programs".
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
Section 48-60-05. Short title.
Section 48-60-10. Legislative findings.
Section 48-60-20. Definitions.
Section 48-60-51. Electronic waste program.
Section 48-60-56. Collection sites for manufacturer electronic waste program.
Section 48-60-57. County and municipality participation in manufacturer electronic waste program.
Section 48-60-58. Annual submission of a manufacturer electronic waste program plan; requirements.
Section 48-60-60. Liability of computer, computer monitor, or television manufacturers.
Section 48-60-62. Liability of counties, solid waste authorities, and municipalities.
Section 48-60-70. Retailer sale requirements; exception.
Section 48-60-80. Liability of retailer.
Section 48-60-100. Department to provide information to the public.
Section 48-60-110. Audits and inspection by department.
Section 48-60-120. Exemptions from public disclosure.
Section 48-60-130. Annual solid waste report to contain information provided by manufacturers.
Section 48-60-140. Recovery of covered devices to comply with law; recoverer minimum compliance.
Section 48-60-150. Promulgation of regulations.
Section 48-60-160. Fees and fines for manufacturers; exemptions.
Section 48-60-170. Intent of chapter; immunity from liability.