The bill S. 171 seeks to improve the management and regulation of waste tires in South Carolina by introducing new articles and amending existing laws. It adds Article 3 to Chapter 75, Title 39, which requires waste tire haulers to complete and submit manifests to the Department of Environmental Services. Additionally, Article 5 is introduced to prohibit the installation of unsafe used tires on passenger cars and light trucks, defining what constitutes an "unsafe" tire. The bill also amends Sections 44-96-170 and 44-96-170(N) through (S) to allow counties to charge tipping fees for waste tires and modifies the collection and distribution of the waste tire recycling fee.

Key provisions include electronic submission of manifest information by waste tire haulers, penalties for expired decals on hauling vehicles, and collaboration between the Department of Environmental Services and the Department of Revenue for compliance. The bill outlines criteria for unsafe tires, specifies exemptions for certain businesses, and provides for grants from the Waste Tire Trust Fund to support recycling initiatives. It mandates the creation of a statewide market for tire-derived products, requiring the South Carolina Department of Commerce to develop a state plan for efficient waste tire management and promote the economic and environmental benefits of tire recycling. The bill also directs updates to the headings in the South Carolina Code and will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
01/14/2025: 44-96-170
02/18/2025: 44-96-170
02/25/2025: 44-96-170
03/19/2025: 44-96-170
03/28/2025: 44-96-170
04/03/2025: 44-96-170
04/04/2025: 44-96-170
04/30/2025: 44-96-170
05/01/2025: 44-96-170
Latest Version: 44-96-170