MELD-514
An Act To Establish And Promote A System Of Safe Disposal Of Expired Marine Flares
- Jurisdiction:
- Maine
- Type:
- EPR
- Last action:
- Jul 8, 2021
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Establishes producer responsibility for safe disposal of expired marine flares, a specialized hazardous product stewardship program similar to EPR frameworks, though limited to a narrow product category.
Covered Products
- ·Marine flares: devices designed to produce a bright flame for use as a signal or marker on the inland or coastal waters of Maine or at sea
Exemptions
- ·Transactions not subject to taxation under Maine law (Part 3 tax exemptions) are exempt from the fee
Key Deadlines
Jan 1, 2022fee_payment: Marine flare disposal fee of $0.25 per flare takes effect on retail sales in Maine
Fee Structure
Per Unit: $0.25 fee per marine flare imposed on retail sale in Maine; revenue deposited in General Fund to offset costs of disposal, education, and collection programs
Enforcement
Maine Department of Public Safety (Commissioner of Public Safety); fee administered consistent with Maine Revenue Services chapter 7 and Part 3:
Preemption Notes
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Full bill text
New Search Summary Actions Bill Text and Other Docs Committee Info Title & Section Amendments Sponsors Roll-calls Subjects State of Maine Legislature Subjects for LD 514 Bill Info LD 514 (HP 377) "An Act To Establish and Promote a System of Safe Disposal of Expired Marine Flares" Sponsored by Representative Joyce McCreight Major Subject Minor Subject Detail Subject FIRE SAFETY FIRE MARSHAL MARINE FLARE DISPOSAL Related Links House Senate Legislature Other Home Calendar Debate Members House Rules E-Mail Webmaster Home Calendar Debate Members Senate Rules E-Mail Webmaster Home Calendar Joint Rules E-Mail Webmaster State of Maine Home Session Information Glossary of Terms
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