LD1519

An Act to Create a Stewardship Program for Electronic Smoking Devices and Related Products

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Maine LD1519 mandates producers of electronic smoking devices to establish a stewardship program for managing unwanted devices.

Maine LD1519 establishes a stewardship program for electronic smoking devices, requiring producers to submit a stewardship plan to the Department of Environmental Protection by November 1, 2026. The plan must detail a collection system, education and outreach efforts, performance goals, and financial arrangements. Producers must finance the program, which cannot charge fees for device collection. The department reviews and approves the plans, ensuring they meet specified criteria. Approved plans are posted publicly.

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Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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13 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Apr 14

House

ROLL CALL NO. 816 (Yeas 75 - Nays 68 - Absent 7 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)

Apr 14

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.