Relating to beverage containers.
SB 869 requires beverage dealers (like stores selling drinks) to accept empty container returns between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily while they are open for business. Dealers may refuse returns outside these hours or for containers without a refund value, visibly contaminated, exceeding daily limits (144 for large stores, 50 for small stores), or damaged beyond identification. The bill directly affects consumers returning containers and stores that handle beverage returns. It clarifies specific refusal reasons and mandates stores to post these rules visibly at return locations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Energy and Environment.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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