Report Title:

Large Retailers; Backhaul

Description:

Requires large retailers and wholesalers to backhaul their shipping materials and pallets.

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2417

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2004

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

relating to solid waste.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Section 342G-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding three definitions to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:

""Backhaul" means to ship products, packaging, and all other accommodating materials used for import, back to the place of origin, preferably on the return leg of the shipment.

"Import" means to buy, bring, or accept delivery of goods from an address, supplier, or any entity outside of the State.

"Large retailers and wholesalers" mean discount department stores up to two hundred thousand square feet, large specialty retailers up to one hundred twenty thousand square feet, and warehouse clubs up to two hundred thousand square feet."

SECTION 2. Chapter 342G, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§342G- Large retailers and wholesalers; backhaul of packaging and pallets. Large retailers and wholesalers that import goods for commercial sale shall backhaul packaging, crating, insulation, pallets, and all other accommodating materials used for shipping to minimize the amounts to landfill."

SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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