HB 1527

Bill Subjects

Agencies; Department Of Environmental Management (Idem) Energy; Generally Environment; Water Pollution Natural Resources; Natural Gases And Carbon Dioxide State Elected Officials; Attorney General Technology; Computers, Cell Phones, And Devices

Abstract

Requires the department of environmental management (department) to adopt minimum efficiency standards for certain products (covered products). Requires manufacturers to: (1) test covered products; (2) certify to the department that covered products sold, offered for sale, leased, distributed, or rented in Indiana comply with the minimum efficiency standards; and (3) mark a covered product and the covered product's packaging at the time of sale or installation to identify that the covered product is in compliance with the minimum efficiency standards. Provides that the department shall: (1) establish a program to test covered products; and (2) investigate complaints received concerning covered products that violate minimum efficiency standards. Creates an enforcement process for these requirements.