legislation: 100-s-2854

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100-s-2854 100 s 2854 A bill to authorize the Environmental Protection Agency to take certain action to protect the environment; to mitigate water pollution; to reduce solid waste and the cost in connection with the disposal of such waste through recycling; and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1988-10-03 1988-10-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] OR R H000343 0 Prohibits the sale of beer, mineral water, soda water, carbonated soft drinks, and other beverages in beverage containers by retailers and distributors unless such containers carry a refund value of not less than five cents. Requires the retailers and distributors pay the refund on refund containers of brands sold by such retailers or distributors. Prohibits distributors and retailers from selling beverages in metal beverage containers with detachable openings. Preempts inconsistent State or local laws. Prohibits State and local governments from imposing any tax on the collection or return of refund values. Imposes penalties of up to $1,000 for violations. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  

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