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129th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1628 |
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LR 2466(05) |
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An Act To
Implement Recommendations of the Department of Environmental Protection
Regarding the State's Container Redemption Laws |
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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (H-461)
S "A" (S-347) to C "A" (H-461) |
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Committee: Environment and Natural Resources |
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| Fiscal Note |
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Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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This bill
implements the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recommendations
regarding the State's beverage container redemption laws as included in the
DEP's annual report on the State's product stewardship programs. The recommendations include; increasing the
annual license fee for redemption centers from $50 to $100, creating specific
responsibilities of initiators of deposit regarding container pick-ups,
clarification of the rules regarding commingling agreements, a requirement
that all initiators of deposit enter into a commingling agreement by January
1, 2023, clarification of the licensing requirements for redemption centers
and adding new reporting requirements for initiators of deposit and
redemption centers. |
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Any additional
costs to the DEP as a result of this bill are anticipated to be minor and can
be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. Any additional Other Special Revenue Funds
revenue from an increase to the annual license fee for redemption centers is
not expected to be significant. |
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