HB 37: Used Oil Management Act Amendments - Utah

Amended 2/13/2026 15:02:556 → Substitute #1 · 8 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates Utah's Used Oil Management Act to increase recycling fees on new oil sales starting in 2026 and grants the Division of Waste Management authority to set future fees starting in 2027. It clarifies that grant money can be used to hire transporters for curbside collection programs and adjusts the timeline for when certain fees apply to existing sales.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of fee collection by extending the fee period for existing sales and introduces a new rulemaking process for future fees, while maintaining the same core program structure.

TIMELINE

The recycling fee on existing oil sales now ends on June 30, 2026, instead of continuing indefinitely, creating a transition period for the new fee structure.

FISCAL

The recycling fee on new oil sales increases from 4 cents per quart to 8 cents per quart starting July 1, 2026.

The incentive payment amount for used oil collection is standardized at 16 cents per gallon, removing the previous dollar amount notation.

REQUIREMENT

The Division of Waste Management is granted authority to establish a new recycling fee starting July 1, 2027, following state budget procedures.

The Division must notify the State Tax Commission at least 90 days before any fee change takes effect.

The bill clarifies that grant funding can be used to hire permitted transporters as part of curbside collection programs.

ELIGIBILITY

The fee change established in 2027 can only take effect on the first day of a calendar quarter, providing predictability for businesses.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting and text cleanup changes were made throughout the document to improve readability and consistency.

Amended Excerpts 2/13/2026 15:02:556 → Amended 2/13/2026 15:02:556 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends the Used Oil Management Act to increase recycling fees on lubricating oil, establish a new fee-setting process for 2027, and clarify how funds can be used. It raises the fee to 8 cents per quart starting July 1, 2026, and grants the Division of Waste Management authority to set future fees beginning July 1, 2027. The bill also clarifies that grant funds can be used to hire transporters for curbside collection programs and adds specific exemptions for bulk and mining-related oil sales.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of fee collection by adding a new tier for 2027 and clarifies the applicability of exemptions for bulk containers and underground mining operations.

TIMELINE

Increased the recycling fee on lubricating oil from 4 cents to 8 cents per quart, effective July 1, 2026.

REQUIREMENT

Established a new process for the Division of Waste Management to set future recycling fees starting July 1, 2027, requiring 90 days' notice before any fee change takes effect.

FISCAL

Clarified that the division may use grant funding to hire permitted transporters as part of curbside used oil collection programs.

EXEMPTIONS

Added specific exemptions preventing fee collection on oil shipped outside the state, oil in 55-gallon or larger bulk containers, and oil in small containers used solely for underground mining.

TECHNICAL

Made technical and conforming changes to align the text with current legislative standards and corrected formatting in the statute sections.

Enrolled → Amended Excerpts 2/13/2026 15:02:556 · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends the Used Oil Management Act to increase recycling fees, grant the Division of Waste Management authority to set future fees, and require a 90-day public notice before any fee changes take effect. It also clarifies that grant funds can be used to hire transporters for curbside collection programs.

TIMELINE

The mandatory recycling fee on lubricating oil sales increases from 4 cents per quart to 8 cents per quart starting July 1, 2026.

REQUIREMENT

The Division of Waste Management must notify the State Tax Commission at least 90 days before implementing any new or changed recycling fees.

Fee collection procedures were renumbered and clarified to align with the new fee structure and notice requirements.

FISCAL

The Division is explicitly authorized to use grant funding to hire permitted transporters as part of curbside used oil collection programs.

Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits · Mar 25, 2026

MODERATE

This bill updates the Used Oil Management Act to increase recycling fees, grant the Division of Waste Management authority to set future fees, and clarify how grant funds can be used. It establishes a new notification requirement for fee changes and adjusts the timeline for when fees take effect.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope by adding a requirement for the Division to notify the State Tax Commission 90 days before any fee changes take effect, ensuring transparency in future adjustments.

TIMELINE

The initial recycling fee period was shortened to end on June 30, 2026, with a new higher fee of 8 cents per quart starting July 1, 2026.

REQUIREMENT

A new requirement mandates that the Division must notify the State Tax Commission at least 90 days before any fee change becomes effective.

FISCAL

The Division is now explicitly authorized to use grant funding to hire permitted transporters for curbside used oil collection programs.

DEFINITION

The minimum incentive payment amount was changed from a fixed $.16 to 16 cents per gallon, clarifying the value.

TECHNICAL

Various formatting and citation updates were made to align the text with standard legislative formatting and correct previous date references.

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