The proposed legislation seeks to amend the existing Used Tire Recycling and Accountability Act by renaming it the Tire Management and Recycling Act. This bill aims to improve tire management and recycling in Arkansas by establishing the Waste Tire Abatement Fund and repealing the Used Tire Recycling Fund. Key changes include the introduction of new definitions, such as "abatement," which refers to the proper removal of tires from waste sites, and the expansion of the definition of "beneficial use" for tires. The bill also establishes a uniform used tire manifest system to manage information related to tire generation and recycling, while removing previous accountability measures associated with the electronic uniform used tire manifest system.

Additionally, the bill outlines new requirements for tire retailers and manufacturers, including the obligation to store removed tires for no more than ninety days and maintain records of waste tire disposition for at least three years. It modifies the fee structure by replacing the rim removal fee with a tire retailer fee of $1.50 per new tire sold and introduces a new fee structure for tire retailers and generators. The legislation also establishes responsibilities for individuals importing used tires and allows for the use of funds from the Waste Tire Abatement Fund for tire abatement projects when responsible parties cannot be located. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the sustainability of tire recycling programs, improve accountability in waste tire management, and promote environmental initiatives in Arkansas.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB606 Original - 4-1-2025 05:30 PM: 8-6-1002(b), 19-5-1148, 8-9-404, 8-9-401, 19-6-301, 8-9-404(a), 8-9-404(d), 19-5-203, 8-9-404(b), 8-9-404(c)
Old version SB606 V2 - 4-3-2025 02:05 PM: 8-6-1002(b), 19-5-1148, 04-03-2025, 8-9-404, 8-9-401, 19-6-301, 8-9-404(a), 8-9-404(d), 19-5-203, 8-9-404(b), 8-9-404(c)
SB 606: 8-6-1002(b), 19-5-1148, 8-9-404, 8-9-401, 19-6-301, 8-9-404(a), 8-9-404(d), 19-5-203, 8-9-404(b), 8-9-404(c)