Bill text (found at http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=40338)25oz-1gal: 30¢
| Bill Number and Name | HB 435, Florida Beverage Container Deposit Act. Bill text (found at http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=40338) |
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| Primary Sponsor | Kevin J.G. Rader |
| Containers Covered | any sealed, individual container made of glass, aluminum, steel, bimetal, or plastic, in sizes of at least 6 fluid ounces but no more than 1 88 gallon or 3.8 liters |
| Beverages Covered | All ready-to-drink beverages, excluding milk |
| Deposits | 6-25oz: 20¢ 25oz-1gal: 30¢ |
| Handling Fees | 20% of deposit, paid by distributor to redemption center or dealer |
| Other Fees / Taxes | None |
| Reclamation System | Return to dealer or redemption center |
| Unredeemed Deposits | Retained by distributor |
Jan 19, 2009: HB 435 Filed
Feb 6, 2009: Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Committee
Mar 3, 2009: First Reading
May 2, 2009: Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration, died in committee
Kevin J.G. Rader, primary sponsor of HB 435