Bill > SF3260

This bill establishes a program for beverage container recycling refunds in Minnesota. The key provisions are: 1. It sets a refund value of 10 cents for beverage containers of 24 fluid ounces or less, and 15 cents for containers over 24 ounces, which can be adjusted by the commissioner. 2. It requires retailers to either host a beverage container processing mechanism or accept a certain number of containers per person per day for refunds. 3. It establishes a distributor and importer responsibility organization to manage the deposit program, including setting member fees, operating redemption locations, and meeting performance targets. 4. It imposes civil and criminal penalties for violating the program's requirements, and authorizes the commissioner to enforce the law and use penalty proceeds for program administration and other purposes. 5. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.