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> Like other repair bills, a number of device categories are exempted, including video game consoles, HVAC and medical gear, solar systems, vehicles, and, very
by Spivak 3y ago
> Like other repair bills, a number of device categories are exempted, including video game consoles, HVAC and medical gear, solar systems, vehicles, and, very specifically, "Electric toothbrushes."
This is such a silly list. Video game consoles are literally no different from iPhones and contain less sensitive data. If your goal is to create less waste this should be an easy win.
God can you imagine how dangerous the roads would be if you could install aftermarket parts in vehicles /s
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- sidewndr46 3y agoAnd then imagine how dangerous it would be if someone could just fix their HVAC unit on their own! Or their own solar charge controller! What would the world come to next?!
- kayfox 3y agoIIRC you have to be licensed to purchase most refrigerants in Oregon. Your typical HVAC refrigerant R134a has a global warming potential 1430 times CO2.
- sidewndr46 3y agoI don't see how that is relevant. If I want a refrigerant, I go buy it. If I need a license, so be it. This isn't like getting a CDL. You take a course on proper handling & disposal and agree you'll follow it. Since you brought up refrigerant I'll go ahead and point out almost anyone can buy propane anywhere, including kids. It's a great refrigerant, it just can't have any trademark or patent protection. To compare this to the DRM placed on tech products, I'd need to have a cryptographically signed refrigerant bottle to recharge my AC.
- JohnFen 3y agoIt sure makes it clear which businesses were more lavish in their briber.. ahem.. lobbying efforts.