Bill > SB00057

This bill proposes to modify existing bottle bill regulations by exempting beverage containers that contain products manufactured by local orchards from the standard deposit and redemption requirements. The "bottle bill" typically refers to legislation that requires consumers to pay a small deposit when purchasing beverages in certain containers, which can be refunded when the container is returned for recycling. By creating this exemption, local orchards would no longer need to participate in the standard bottle deposit system for containers of their own produced beverages, potentially reducing administrative and handling costs for these small, local producers. The bill aims to provide a regulatory relief specifically tailored to local orchard businesses, recognizing their unique position in the beverage production ecosystem.

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