Repeals requirement for all deposit beverage distributors to obtain independent audits biennially.

This bill repeals the requirement for all deposit beverage distributors to obtain independent audits biennially. It argues that the deposit beverage container deposit special fund has ample resources to support strong oversight without shifting large audit costs onto the food supply chain. The bill also notes that the department of health already has robust enforcement authority, including a risk-based audit selection process, data analytics, trend analysis, follow-up audits, and public reporting of violations.

Repeals requirement for all deposit beverage distributors to obtain independent audits biennially.

This bill repeals the requirement for all deposit beverage distributors to obtain independent audits biennially. It argues that the deposit beverage container deposit special fund has ample resources to support strong oversight without shifting large audit costs onto the food supply chain. The bill also notes that the department of health already has robust enforcement authority, including a risk-based audit selection process, data analytics, trend analysis, follow-up audits, and public reporting of violations.