WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor Ch. 703

original purpose due to the presence of impurities or loss of
original properties.

[(2)] (3) "Recycle" means to prepare used oil for
reuse as a petroleum product or petroleum product substitute by
refining, re-refining, reclaiming, reprocessing, or other means
or to use used oil in a manner that substitutes for a petroleum
product or petroleum product substitute made from new oil,
provided that the preparation or use is operationally safe,
environmentally sound, and complies with all laws and
regulations.

(d) The Department [of Natural Resources] shall conduct a
public education program to inform the public of the needs for
and the benefits of collecting and recycling used oil in order to
conserve resources and preserve the environment. As part of this
program, the Department [of Natural Resources] shall:

(1)  Require persons regularly engaged in the business
of selling lubricating or other oil in containers for use off the
premises!,] to post and maintain at or near the point of display
or sale durable and legible signs, WHICH THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PAY
FOR AND PROVIDE TO THE PERSON, informing the public of:

(I)   [the] THE importance of proper collection
and disposal of used oil[,]; and

(II)  [how and where used oil may be properly
disposed of, including, whenever feasible, locations and hours of
operation of conveniently located collection facilities; ] THE
LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT OPERATED USED OIL
COLLECTION FACILITIES IN THE SURROUNDING AREA;

(2)  ADVERTISE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC OF THE LAW THAT
PROHIBITS A PERSON FROM DISCHARGING, DUMPING, OR DEPOSITING USED
OIL INTO SEWERS, DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, SURFACE OR GROUND WATERS, AND
ANY OTHER WATERS OF THE STATE OR BY INCINERATION OR AS REFUSE OR
ONTO ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE LAND THAT IS NOT A DESIGNATED
COLLECTION FACILITY, AS PROVIDED UNDER SUBSECTION (F) OF THIS
SECTION;

[(2)] (3) Establish, maintain, and publicize a used
oil information center that will explain local, State, and
federal laws and regulations governing used oil and will inform
holders of quantities of used oil on how and where, and in what
manner used oil may be properly disposed of;

[(3)] (4) Encourage the establishment of used oil
collection and recycling programs and provide technical
assistance to persons organizing these programs; and

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