Bill text| Bill Number and Name | House Bill 2814 Bill text |
|---|---|
| Primary Sponsor | Fleischauer, Talbott, Brown, Manypenny, Poling, M., Staggers, Hatfield, |
| Beverages Covered | All beverages except dairy and "nutritional" drinks |
| Containers Covered | metal, glass, plastic, or combination of these materials, up to one gallon |
| Deposits | 5¢ |
| Handling Fees | 1¢, paid by Department of Environmental Protection to redemption centers |
| Other Fees / Taxes | |
| Reclamation System | Return to redemption centers |
| Unredeemed Deposits | Retained by Department of Environmental Protection |
The West Virginia bill this year proposes amendments to an existing law for wildlife rehabilitation. The container deposit system is to be established to meet the requirements of the West Virginia Recycling Act, enacted in 1989.
Under this bill, dealers are required to collect deposits from the customers and remit them monthly to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Unlike in many deposit systems, manufacturers and distributors are left out of the system. Similarly, retailers are not required to collect empty containers or issue refunds.
Redemption centers may enforce a $25 per-person, per-day limit.
The bill lays out the process for certification of a redemption center as well as the reporting responsibilities of established redemption centers.
The bill establishes a "Returnable Container Deposit Fund" to be maintained by the DEP. Funds shall be used for paying refunds and handling fees and for administering the system. Ten percent of the remaining funds are to be transferred into the "Community Litter Control Fund," also created by this bill. The Community Litter Control Fund is to be used to disburse grants to establish and improve recycling programs.
January 24, 2011: Introduced and referred to House Judiciary Committee
Linda Frame
Linda Frame
WV-Citizen Action Group
1500 Dixie Street
Charleston, WV 25311
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