Bill S. 171 seeks to enhance waste tire management and safety regulations in South Carolina by introducing new requirements and amending existing laws. It adds Article 3 to Chapter 75, Title 39, which mandates that waste tire haulers complete and submit manifests to the Department of Environmental Services, while waste tire generators and facilities are required to maintain these records for three years. Additionally, Article 5 prohibits the installation of unsafe used tires on passenger cars and light trucks, defining "unsafe" based on specific criteria related to tire condition and repairs. The bill also allows counties to charge tipping fees for waste tires and establishes a fee structure for new and used tires sold, while removing rebate provisions to focus on developing a statewide market for tire-derived products.

The legislation emphasizes collaboration between the South Carolina Department of Commerce and relevant departments to create a comprehensive market infrastructure for tire-derived products, promoting efficient waste tire management and a circular tire economy. It involves various stakeholders, including the Department of Transportation and waste tire recyclers, to align state goals with national reuse market percentages. The bill also requires annual reviews of fund usage by the Waste Tire Committee and the Solid Waste Advisory Council, establishes regulatory requirements for recordkeeping and reporting, and directs the Code Commissioner to update related headings in the South Carolina Code. The act 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