IAHF-2026
A bill for an act relating to persons authorized to refuse to accept and pay the refund value of an empty beverage container, and making penalties applicable.
- Jurisdiction:
- Iowa
- Type:
- Deposit Return
- Last action:
- Feb 1, 2024
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Bill addresses enforcement mechanisms for beverage container deposit return schemes by clarifying retailer refusal rights and penalties, directly relevant to Iowa's existing deposit return system.
Compliance Dimensions
PenaltiesPenalties for non-compliance
“A bill for an act relating to persons authorized to refuse to accept and pay the refund value of an empty beverage container, and making penalties applicable.”
Bans & Restrictionsrefusal to accept and pay refund value of empty beverage containers (Material Restriction)
“A bill for an act relating to persons authorized to refuse to accept and pay the refund value of an empty beverage container, and making penalties applicable.”
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src="/images/theme/capitolYellow.png"/> Iowa Legislature Publications Site Sections... Senate/House Legislators Legislation Committees Iowa Law & Rules Legislative Agencies Publications Capitol Tours & Resources Lobbyist Information Archives Senate/House Legislators Legislation Committees & Schedules Iowa Law & Rules Legislative Agencies Publications Capitol Tours & Resources Lobbyist Information Archives The Iowa Legislature > Legislation > Bill Tracking Tools > Bill History Print Permanent Link X June 26, 2026 90GA Bill History for House File 2026 Journal Actions Only Lobbyist Declarations By Fry and Lundgren A bill for an act relating to persons authorized to refuse to accept and pay the refund value of an empty beverage container, and making penalties applicable. January 10, 2024 Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 54 . January 23, 2024 Subcommittee: Lundgren, Nielsen and Wulf. H.J. 122 . January 29, 2024 Subcommittee Meeting: 02/01/2024 12:00PM RM 103, Sup. Ct. Chamber. February 01, 2024 Subcommittee recommends passage. Vote Total: 2-0. © Iowa Legislature Site Map Careers Contacts Applications Subscribe ADA Policy Online Privacy Policy Disclaimer ☎ Senate Switchboard: 515.281.3116 or 515.281.3371 | ☎ House of Representatives Switchboard: 515.281.3221 Comments? ⇒ ✉ webmaster@legis.iowa.gov | ☎ IT Help Desk: 515.281.6506 | ⚠ Report ADA Accessibility Issue (Please remember that the webmaster does not vote on bills. Direct all comments concerning legislation to State Legislators.) ↑ Back to Top If you would like to get the permanent link to a url other than the page you are currently viewing you can paste a url inside of the destination box and hit regenerate Destination: Perma Link:
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