HB 578 – Allows the state and political subdivisions to give scrap tires to businesses when the cost is less than other methods of disposal

• Sponsor: Lager
• LR Number: 1422S.03T
• Committee: Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
• Last Action: 7/11/2011 - Signed by Governor
• Title: SCS HCS HB 578
• Effective Date: August 28, 2011
• House Handler: Thomson

Current Bill Summary

SCS/HCS/HB 578 - The act allows the state or any political subdivision to transfer ownership of scrap tires or tire shred to any Missouri-based company if the cost of the transfer is less than the cost of disposal of the tires, and as long as the company does not put the tires in a landfill or burn them as a fuel source unless the facility has a permit to burn tires. The company must bear the cost of transporting the scrap tires or shred to its facility.

ERIKA JAQUES