19-6-702 - Legislative findings. - Utah Statutes

19-6-702. Legislative findings.
(1) The Legislature finds millions of gallons of used oil are generated each year in Utah,and this oil is:
(a) a valuable petroleum resource that can be recycled; and
(b) in spite of the potential for recycling, significant quantities of used oil are wastefullydisposed of or improperly used by means that pollute the water, land, and air, and endanger thepublic health, safety, and welfare.
(2) The Legislature finds used oil should be collected, treated, and reused in a mannerthat conserves energy and does not present a hazard to public health or the environment.
(3) The Legislature finds in light of the harmful consequences that can result from theimproper disposal and use of used oil, and its value as a resource, the collection, recycling, andreuse of used oil is in the public interest.

Enacted by Chapter 283, 1993 General Session