Bill > S03419

This bill establishes the Bottle Redemption Fraud Task Force to conduct a comprehensive study on the fraud, enforcement, and reporting requirements related to the New York State Returnable Container Act. The task force will consist of 17 members, including representatives from various state agencies and stakeholder groups. The task force is authorized to audit any reverse vending machine and is required to submit a report to the governor and legislature within one year, which will include a review of relevant laws and regulations, recommendations for improving coordination and enforcement, and proposed legislative, regulatory, and enforcement solutions to address fraudulent bottle redemptions and deposits.