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MI SB0453
MI SB0453Trade: containers; beverages and beverage containers subject to bottle deposit and distribution of revenue; expand and revise. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 2a, 3c, 3e & 3f of 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.571 et seq.) & adds sec. 3g.
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Introduced
07/20/2023
07/20/2023
In Committee
07/20/2023
07/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled"A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,"by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 2a, 3c, 3e, and 3f (MCL 445.571, 445.572, 445.572a, 445.573c, 445.573e, and 445.573f), the title as amended by 1996 PA 384, section 1 as amended by 1989 PA 93, section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 473, section 2a as added by 2008 PA 389, section 3c as amended by 2022 PA 198, and sections 3e and 3f as added by 1996 PA 384, and by adding section 3g.
AI Summary
This bill expands and revises the law on trade: containers; beverages and beverage containers subject to bottle deposit and distribution of revenue. Key provisions include:
- Expanding the definition of "beverage" and "beverage container" to include a wider range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Requiring dealers with stores of 4,000 square feet or more to provide convenient container redemption and deposit refund services, and providing some exceptions for smaller dealers.
- Establishing requirements for manufacturers related to designated metal, glass, and plastic beverage containers.
- Revising how unredeemed bottle deposits are distributed, including creating a new bottle handling fund to provide payments to dealers and distributors based on the number of containers redeemed.
- Increasing funding for environmental cleanup and recycling programs from the unclaimed deposits.
The bill aims to increase the use of returnable beverage containers and improve the management of bottle deposits and unclaimed funds in Michigan.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs (on 07/20/2023)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Food Industry
Environment
- ‐ Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
- ‐ Waste Disposal
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0453 | 07/20/2023 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2023-SIB-0453.htm | 07/20/2023 |
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