MISB-416In Committee

Trade: containers; bottle deposit law; expand. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3c, 3e & 3f of 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.571 et seq.); adds secs. 2b, 3g, 3h, & 5a; repeals sec. 2a of 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.572a) & provides for a referendum.

Jurisdiction:: Michigan
Type:: Deposit Return
Last action:: Jun 12, 2025

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Applies toDistributors, manufacturers, and importers who sell or offer for sale beverages in containers to dealers or consumers in Michigan; includes brand owners who sell beverages under their label in the state

Obligations under this law

·Collect and remit deposit amounts on covered beverage containers sold in Michigan
·Accept return of empty containers and refund deposits to dealers and distributors
·Register with the state as a covered producer/distributor

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Michigan SB-416 expands the state's bottle deposit law (1976 IL 1), a classic deposit return scheme covering beverage containers, directly relevant to circular economy policy and producer responsibility for container management.

Covered Products

·Carbonated soft drink containers
·Beer and other malt beverage containers
·Wine containers
·Spirits containers
·Water containers (including non-carbonated)
·Juice containers
·Tea and coffee beverage containers
·Sports drink containers
·Energy drink containers
·Other non-alcoholic beverage containers
·Containers made of glass, metal, plastic, or other materials used for beverages sold in Michigan

Producer Obligations

·Collect and remit deposit amounts on covered beverage containers sold in Michigan
·Accept return of empty containers and refund deposits to dealers and distributors
·Register with the state as a covered producer/distributor
·Pay handling fees to retailers and dealers for processing returned containers
·Ensure containers bear the Michigan deposit refund value marking
·Participate in or establish a container return and redemption system
·Report sales and return data to the enforcing agency
·Remit unclaimed deposits (escheat) to the state

Exemptions

·Containers not sold for consumption in Michigan
·Certain container types or sizes may be exempt depending on final bill language
·Containers already subject to deposit under existing law (to avoid double-counting)

Key Deadlines

—compliance: Expanded deposit law compliance date for newly covered beverage categories not specified in bill text provided

—other: Referendum provision — law subject to voter referendum, effective date contingent on referendum outcome

Producer Definition

Distributors, manufacturers, and importers who sell or offer for sale beverages in containers to dealers or consumers in Michigan; includes brand owners who sell beverages under their label in the state

Fee Structure

Per Unit: Deposit amount per container; existing law sets 10 cents per container; bill may expand deposit to additional beverage categories at the same or modified per-unit deposit rate; handling fees paid by distributors to retailers for each container returned

Enforcement

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and/or Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD): Civil fines and penalties for failure to collect or remit deposits, failure to accept returns, or failure to comply with labeling and reporting requirements; specific penalty amounts not specified in bill summary provided

Preemption Notes

Michigan bottle deposit law is a state-level program; bill expands existing state law; no federal preemption risk identified; local ordinances on container deposits would likely be preempted by state law

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Skip to content Michigan Legislature Michigan Compiled Laws Complete Through PA 20 of 2026 MCL Complete Through PA 20 of 2026 Senate adjourned until Tuesday, June 30, 2026 10:00 AM Senate adjourned until 06/30/26 10:00 AM House adjourned until Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:30 PM House adjourned until 06/30/26 1:30 PM Home Legislature Legislative Document Search Bills Resolutions Joint Resolutions Concurrent Resolutions Calendars Committees Committee Bill Records Committee Meetings Initiatives/Alternative Measures Journals Legislators Public and Local Acts (Signed Bills) Rules and Schedules Laws MCL Search Public Act MCL Search Michigan Constitution MCL Chapter Index Executive Orders Executive Reorganization Orders MCL Tables and Appropriation Acts More Archives Historical Documents Committee Meeting Notifications Legislative Directory Michigan Manuals Publications Related Sites Help Sign Up Log In Senate Bill 416 of 2025 rss | Printer Friendly Previous Bill Next Bill Sponsors Sean McCann (District 19) Categories Trade: containers ; Environmental protection: recycling and waste utilization Trade: containers; bottle deposit law; expand. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3c, 3e & 3f of 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.571 et seq.); adds secs. 2b, 3g, 3h, & 5a; repeals sec. 2a of 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.572a ) & provides for a referendum. Documents Bill Document Formatting Information The following bill formatting information applies to the 2025-2026 session: New language in an amendatory bill will be shown in bold Language to be removed will be striken Amendments made by the House will be blue Amendments made by the Senate will be red The following bill formatting information applies to the 2025-2026 session: New language in an amendatory bill will be shown in bold Language to be removed will be striken Amendments made by the House will be blue Amendments made by the Senate will be red Senate Introduced Bill Introduced bills appear as they were introduced and reflect no subsequent amendments or changes History (House actions in lowercase, Senate actions in UPPERCASE) Note: A page number of 0 indicates that the page number is coming soon Date Journal Action 6/12/2025 SJ 55 Pg. 703 INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SEAN MCCANN 6/12/2025 SJ 55 Pg. 703 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT Acceptable Use Policy Privacy Policy DMCA Policy Comment Form Legislative Directory Accessibility Site Map Bills Meetings Laws The Michigan Legislature Website is a free service of the Legislative Service Bureau in cooperation with the Michigan Legislative Council, the Michigan House of Representatives, the Michigan Senate, and the Library of Michigan. This site is intended to provide accurate and timely legislative information to the citizens of the State of Michigan and other interested parties. Additional historical documents can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan . The information obtained from this site is not intended to replace official versions of that information and is subject to revision. The Legislature presents this information, without warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of the information, timeliness, or completeness. If you believe the information is inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete or if you have problems accessing or reading the information, please send your concerns to the appropriate agency using the online Comment Form in the bar above this text.

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