Bill S. 171 seeks to improve the management and regulation of waste tires in South Carolina by introducing new requirements and amending existing laws. It establishes a system for waste tire manifests, which are essential records that document the transportation of waste tires, including their origin, destination, and quantity. Waste tire haulers are required to complete and submit these manifests to the Department of Environmental Services to ensure compliance and effective tracking. The bill also prohibits the installation of unsafe used tires on passenger cars and light trucks, defining what constitutes an "unsafe" tire and outlining the responsibilities of businesses involved in the sale and installation of used tires.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding tipping fees, allowing counties to charge up to four hundred dollars and expanding the collection of waste tire fees to include used tires. It removes rebate provisions and emphasizes the need for a statewide market infrastructure for tire-derived products. The bill mandates collaboration between the Department of Environmental Services and the South Carolina Department of Commerce to develop a state plan for efficient waste tire management and promote a circular tire economy. It also establishes recordkeeping and reporting requirements for waste tire haulers and facilities, and includes changes to the headings in the South Carolina Code related to tires. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
01/14/2025: 44-96-170
Latest Version: 44-96-170