AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT RECYCLING ACT OF 2020 (Creates a refundable five cent ($0.05) deposit for non-reusable beverage containers. A one cent ($0.01) handling fee would be paid by distributors.)

HB-7611 establishes a deposit return scheme for non-reusable beverage containers with a $0.05 refundable deposit and $0.01 handling fee, a core circular economy instrument distinct from traditional EPR but complementary to product stewardship goals.