LD1564

An Act to Delay Implementation of Certain Recent Changes to the Beverage Container Redemption Law and to Make Other Necessary Changes to That Law

Complete·6/3/25

Delays implementation of recent changes to Maine's Beverage Container Redemption Law and makes other necessary changes.

This bill amends Maine's Beverage Container Redemption Law by delaying the implementation of certain recent changes and making other necessary adjustments. Key provisions include delaying the implementation of the law by one year, requiring the Maine Beverage Container Redemption Cooperative to submit a plan for the operation of the beverage container collection system to the Department of Environmental Protection for review and approval, and setting specific redemption rate goals for refillable and reusable beverage containers.

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

House

This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.

Jun 3, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 3, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.