Bill text- Aluminum: 1¢
- All others: 2¢
| Bill Number and Name | HB445 Bill text |
|---|---|
| Sponsors | Representative Eddie Lambert |
| Beverages Covered | water, carbonated beverages, beer and malt, mixed wine and spirits |
| Containers Covered | Sealed metal, plastic or glass cans, bottles, and jars under 70 oz. |
| Deposits | 5¢ |
| Handling Fees |
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| Other Fees / Taxes | None |
| Reclamation System | Authorized redemption centers |
| Unredeemed Deposits | Remitted to the Environmental Trust Fund and used for administration of the deposit system |
This deposit system, to be administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, would establish a 5¢ deposit on most beverage containers sold in the state.
The deposit would be collected by dealers and remitted monthly to the state. Handling fees (1 or 2 cents) would be paid to redemption centers by the Department.
This bill leaves most of the administrative details up to the Department, which is authorized to make rules regarding deposit initiation, permitting, redemption, container pickup, and other matters.
The bill also establishes a system of fines for violations.
March 29, 2013: Prefiled and provisionally referred to the Committee on Commerce.
April 8, 2013: referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
May 1, 2013: Involuntarily deferred in committee