The proposed bill establishes a statewide discarded tire stewardship program in Minnesota, requiring tire producers to finance and operate a system for collecting and recycling discarded tires. The bill introduces new legal language that defines key terms such as "producer," "consumer," "discarded tire," and "tire stewardship organization," among others. It mandates that, starting January 1, 2027, no person may sell or offer for sale a tire in the state unless the producer participates in an approved tire stewardship plan. The program aims to create a comprehensive collection and recycling system, ensuring that discarded tires are collected free of charge and properly recycled or reused.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for the tire stewardship plan, including financing through producer fees, performance goals, and public education efforts. It establishes an administrative fee to be paid by the stewardship organization to cover the costs of program administration, while prohibiting user fees for the public. The bill also creates a discarded tire stewardship account in the state treasury to manage the funds received from the administrative fees. The commissioner is tasked with overseeing the program, approving plans, and ensuring compliance through audits and annual reports. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect the day following final enactment.