(a) The intent of this chapter is to establish a statewide extended producer responsibility program for apparel and textile articles that emphasizes repair and reuse, and minimizes generation of hazardous waste, generation of greenhouse gases, environmental impacts, environmental justice impacts, and public health impacts.
(b) Due to distinct market elements associated with the textile and apparel industry that can utilize direct-to-consumer transactions from an overseas manufacturer to a consumer, the provisions of this chapter associated with online marketplaces are intended to be unique to this sector.