Michigan HB6053 amends container refund laws, specifying hours for refunding bottle deposits and other operational details.

Michigan HB6053 amends the refund process for beverage containers sold in the state. Distributors must accept empty returnable containers from dealers and refund the deposit in cash. Dealers must clearly indicate the refund value on each container. The bill sets designated hours of operation for refunding deposits, typically between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m., unless the dealer's premises are not normally open during those hours. It also prohibits dealers from selling nonreturnable containers and mandates that manufacturers refund deposits on returned containers.

Michigan HB6053 amends container refund laws, specifying hours for refunding bottle deposits and other operational details.

Michigan HB6053 amends the refund process for beverage containers sold in the state. Distributors must accept empty returnable containers from dealers and refund the deposit in cash. Dealers must clearly indicate the refund value on each container. The bill sets designated hours of operation for refunding deposits, typically between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m., unless the dealer's premises are not normally open during those hours. It also prohibits dealers from selling nonreturnable containers and mandates that manufacturers refund deposits on returned containers.