Iowa HF809 repeals the beverage containers control program, commonly known as the "bottle bill," which required a refund value on beverage containers.

Iowa HF809 repeals the beverage containers control program, also known as the "bottle bill." This program required a refund value on beverage containers sold for off-premises consumption. The bill eliminates the requirement for dealers to charge consumers a refund value for each beverage container and repeals provisions relating to redemption center approval. Six months after enactment, the bill repeals the remaining provisions of the program, including the ability for consumers to return beverage containers in exchange for the refund value.

Iowa HF809 repeals the beverage containers control program, commonly known as the "bottle bill," which required a refund value on beverage containers.

Iowa HF809 repeals the beverage containers control program, also known as the "bottle bill." This program required a refund value on beverage containers sold for off-premises consumption. The bill eliminates the requirement for dealers to charge consumers a refund value for each beverage container and repeals provisions relating to redemption center approval. Six months after enactment, the bill repeals the remaining provisions of the program, including the ability for consumers to return beverage containers in exchange for the refund value.