SB 855
Relating to incentive program to promote beverage container recycling
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the West Virginia Beverage Producer Responsibility Act, aiming to improve beverage container recycling rates in the state. It creates a system where beverage producers are responsible for managing the collection and recycling of their containers, establishing a recycling refund trust fund, and outlining procedures for deposit and refund programs. The bill also includes a tax credit for organizations building or developing redemption centers.
Key provisions
- Creates the West Virginia Beverage Producer Responsibility Act.
- Establishes a recycling refund trust fund to manage collected beverage container deposits.
- Requires the Auditor to oversee the program and ensure compliance.
- Defines key terms related to beverage containers, producers, and recycling processes.
- Authorizes the Department to promulgate rules for implementing the Act.
- Provides a tax credit for producer responsibility organizations that build or develop redemption centers.
- Sets a compliance deadline for the Act's implementation.
- Establishes a limit on the aggregate amount of the tax credit.
Who is affected
- Beverage Producers
- Retailers
- Consumers
- Redemption Centers
- The State Government
Notable changes
- Introduces a producer responsibility framework for beverage containers, shifting responsibility from local governments to producers.
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