Beverage containers: wine and distilled spirits: processing fees.
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Two Thirds
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill modifies the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act to address processing fees for wine and distilled spirits packaged in containers like bag-in-box. It aims to establish a processing fee that doesn't unduly burden manufacturers while generating sufficient funds for payments to recyclers. The bill also defines ‘bag in box’ and proposes a calculation method for the processing fee based on the weight of the bag, effective January 1, 2027.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘bag in box’ as a specific container for wine and distilled spirits.
- Establishes a processing fee for wine and distilled spirits containers, based on the weight of the bag.
- Requires the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to deposit fees into the California Beverage Container Recycling Fund.
- Directs the department to pay processing payments to processors and recycling centers, ensuring payments cover operational costs and a reasonable return for recyclers.
- Specifies a minimum processing payment equal to the difference between scrap value and recycling costs.
- Introduces a tiered system for reducing processing fees based on recycling rates.
- Addresses processing fees for beverages manufactured outside of California, aligning with existing regulations.
- Allows for annual processing fee payments for manufacturers with consistent compliance.
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