1. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the board shall make rules, beginning on July 1, 2028:

   1. (a) to provide for:

      1. (i) the appropriate method to perform a hazardous waste analysis of a solar panel described in Section 19-6-1305;
      2. (ii) identification of hazardous solar panel waste;
      3. (iii) the disposal of hazardous solar panel waste consistent with this part; and
      4. (iv) registration of a solar panel waste disposal site operator; and

   2. (b) in accordance with:

      1. (i) an applicable federal requirement established by federal law; and
      2. (ii) Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

2. (2)

   1. (a) The director shall administer the requirements for testing and disposal of solar panel waste established under this part.

   2. (b) To administer the requirements of this part, the director may:

      1. (i) hire and employ division personnel;
      2. (ii) advise, consult, and cooperate with a state agency, federal agency, or other person;
      3. (iii) enforce a rule made by the board and any requirement of this part by issuing notices and orders;
      4. (iv) under the direction of the executive director, represent the state in matters pertaining to interstate solar panel waste management and control, including entering into interstate compacts and other similar agreements; and

      5. (v) require an owner or operator of solar panel waste to:

         1. (A) provide information or a record relating to a solar panel and solar panel equipment; and
         2. (B) complete a hazardous waste analysis for solar panel waste in accordance with Section 19-6-1305.

Enacted by Chapter 415, 2026 General Session