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HR 586 101th Congress House Environmental Protection Beverage containers Federal preemption Fines (Penalties) Packaging Recycling of waste products Refuse and refuse disposal

Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act

Introduced: January 20, 1989 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Feb 6, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Jan 20, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 20, 1989
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act - Prohibits the sale of beer, mineral water, soda water, or carbonated soft drinks in beverage containers by retailers and distributors unless such containers carry a refund value of not less than five cents. Requires that retailers and distributors pay the refund on returned containers of brands sold by such retailers or distributors.

Prohibits distributors and retailers from selling beverages in metal beverage containers with detachable openings.

Preempts inconsistent State or local laws.

Prohibits State and local governments from imposing any tax on the collection or return of refund values.

Imposes penalties of up to $1,000 for violations.

What's happening now February 6, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4