Bill text| Bill Number and Name | HB 1570 Bill text |
|---|---|
| Primary Sponsor | Rep. Vern Tincher, D-Terre Haute |
| Beverages Covered | Sodas, waters, beer and malt, mixed wine & spirits, and tea |
| Containers Covered | Sealed containers of metal, glass, plastic, or a combination, up to 1 gallon |
| Deposits | 10¢ |
| Handling Fees | A portion of unredeemed deposits are returned to retailers. |
| Other Fees / Taxes | None |
| Reclamation System | Return to retail or redemption center |
| Unredeemed Deposits | Returned to the state, to fund the program. 25% of these funds go back to retailers, 2% reserved for administrative costs. The remainder is transferred to Indiana heritage trust fund. |
Under this bill, retailers must accept returns, even if a redemption center also exists nearby.
January 16, 2009: Introduced and referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
February 25, 2009: Died in committee without a hearing