CTSB-823Introduced

AN ACT CONCERNING BOTTLE BILL DEPOSITS AND ON-PREMISES ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMIT ESTABLISHMENTS.

Jurisdiction:: Connecticut
Type:: Deposit Return
Last action:: Mar 23, 2017

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Obligations under this law

·Accept return of empty beverage containers at on-premises alcoholic liquor permit establishments
·Pay or facilitate deposit refunds to consumers returning empty containers

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Bill modifies Connecticut's existing bottle deposit scheme (bottle bill) by adjusting deposit requirements and redemption mechanics for beverage containers at on-premises alcoholic liquor establishments.

Covered Products

·Carbonated soft drink containers
·Beer and malt beverage containers
·Wine containers
·Distilled spirit containers
·Other beverage containers subject to Connecticut bottle bill deposit requirements

Producer Obligations

·Accept return of empty beverage containers at on-premises alcoholic liquor permit establishments
·Pay or facilitate deposit refunds to consumers returning empty containers

Enforcement

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (inferred from existing bottle bill administration):

Preemption Notes

Bill modifies existing Connecticut bottle bill deposit system; operates within state law framework with no federal preemption implications identified. Risk is low as it amends existing state statute rather than creating new EPR framework.

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