Bill > A02603

This bill establishes the Bottle Redemption Fraud Task Force, a 15-member panel tasked with conducting a comprehensive study on fraud, enforcement, and reporting requirements related to the New York State Returnable Container Act. The task force will review relevant laws and regulations, assess the fiscal impact of fraudulent bottle redemptions, evaluate current enforcement efforts, and provide recommendations for legislative, regulatory, and enforcement solutions to address bottle redemption fraud, including interstate initiatives. The bill specifies the task force's composition, appointment process, and reporting requirements, with the final report due within one year of the bill's effective date. The provisions of the act will expire 24 months after it becomes law.