Establishes a beverage container recycling refund program in Minnesota, sets refund values, and outlines penalties and reporting requirements.

The bill establishes a program for beverage container recycling refunds in Minnesota. It sets refund values for eligible containers, with ten cents for containers of 24 fluid ounces or less and 15 cents for larger containers. Distributors and importers must join a responsibility organization, which will charge fees based on the cost of processing and the number of units. The organization must meet specific performance targets for redemption rates and may be fined if targets are not met.

Establishes a beverage container recycling refund program in Minnesota, sets refund values, and outlines penalties and reporting requirements.

The bill establishes a program for beverage container recycling refunds in Minnesota. It sets refund values for eligible containers, with ten cents for containers of 24 fluid ounces or less and 15 cents for larger containers. Distributors and importers must join a responsibility organization, which will charge fees based on the cost of processing and the number of units. The organization must meet specific performance targets for redemption rates and may be fined if targets are not met.