Trade: containers; bottle deposit law; expand. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3c, 3e & 3f of 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.571 et seq.); adds secs. 2b, 3g, 3h, & 5a; repeals sec. 2a of 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.572a) & provides for a referendum.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill expands Michigan’s bottle deposit law to include a wider range of beverage containers, such as soft drinks, beer, and malt drinks. It creates new funds to support the program, including a beverage container handling fund, a bottle bill enforcement fund, and a cleanup and redevelopment trust fund. The bill also establishes a water security fund and requires the state to collect and publicly share data on the program’s performance. Finally, it mandates a referendum on the law’s implementation.
Key provisions
- Expands the types of beverage containers subject to the bottle deposit law to include a broader range of drinks.
- Creates a beverage container handling fund to support program operations.
- Establishes a bottle bill enforcement fund to investigate and address violations.
- Creates a cleanup and redevelopment trust fund for environmental remediation.
- Creates a water security fund to address water insecurity issues.
- Requires the state to collect and publicly report data on the program's performance.
- Mandates a referendum on the law’s implementation.
- Repeals a previous section related to a specific type of container.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Beverage Manufacturers
- Distributors
- Retailers
- The State of Michigan
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