                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

USED MOTOR OIL, OTHER FLUIDS FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE MAINTENANCE, AND OIL FILTERS;
SIGNS; ESTABLISHMENT OF STATEWIDE PROGRAM (§ 10.1-1422.6)

A. The Department shall establish a statewide management program for used motor
oil, other fluids for automotive engine maintenance, and oil filters. The
program shall encourage the environmentally sound management of motor oil, other
fluids used for automotive engine maintenance, and oil filters by (i) educating
consumers on the environmental benefits of proper management, (ii) publicizing
options for proper disposal, and (iii) promoting a management infrastructure
that allows for the convenient recycling of these materials by the public. The
Department may contract with a qualified public or private entity to implement
this program.

B. The Department shall maintain a statewide list of sites that accept used (i)
motor oil, (ii) other fluids used for automotive engine maintenance, and (iii)
oil filters from the public. The list shall be updated at least annually. The
Department shall create, maintain, and promote a toll-free hotline number and a
website where consumers may receive information describing the location of
collection sites in their locality to properly dispose of used motor oil, other
fluids for automotive engine maintenance, and oil filters.

C. The Department shall establish an ongoing outreach program to existing and
potential collection sites that provides a point of contact for questions and
disseminates information on (i) the way to establish a collection site, (ii)
technical issues associated with being a collection site, and (iii) the benefits
of continued participation in the program.

D. Any person who sells motor oil, other fluids used for automotive engine
maintenance, or oil filters at the retail level and who does not accept the
return of used motor oil, other fluids used for automotive engine maintenance,
or oil filters shall post a sign that encourages the environmentally sound
management of these products and provides a website address and toll-free
hotline number where additional information on the locations of used motor oil,
other fluids used for automotive engine maintenance, and oil filters collection
sites are available. This sign shall be provided by the Department or its
designee to all establishments selling motor oil, other fluids used for
automotive engine maintenance, or oil filters. In determining the size and
manner in which such signs may be affixed or displayed at the retail
establishment, the Department shall give consideration to the space available in
such retail establishments.

E. Any person who violates any provision of subsection D shall be subject to a
fine of $25.

HISTORY: 2001, c. 569; 2008, c. 646.