41-1514

41-1514. Advisory committee on recycled
materials markets

A. The department shall establish an advisory committee comprised of at least ten
members with equal representation from the public and private sectors to:

1. Develop markets inside the state for products made from recycled and
post-consumer materials.

2. Explore the market potential outside the state for products made from recycled
and post-consumer materials.

3. Link sources of recycled and post-consumer materials with manufacturers of
products made from those materials.

B. The committee shall make an annual report to the legislature and the governor
which includes:

1. A general description of the existing recycled materials markets in this state.

2. Recommendations to increase the demand for recycled materials and develop
post-consumer markets for recycled materials.

3. Recommendations for state and local policies which will provide for the
procurement of products manufactured from recycled materials.

4. Recommendations for incentives to promote the use of post-consumer materials and
other recovered resources.