RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.

SB 184 increases the refund value for beverage containers under the deposit program from 5 cents to 10 cents. This change directly affects beverage retailers who collect deposits and consumers who return containers for refunds. The bill modifies the existing program by raising the amount retailers must refund when customers return eligible containers. It does not create new requirements but adjusts the financial return for participants in the current system. The bill is currently under committee review with a public hearing scheduled.