RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.

HB 109 increases the refund value for beverage containers under the deposit program from 5 cents to 10 cents per container. This change directly affects consumers who pay the higher deposit when purchasing eligible drinks, retailers who handle refunds, and beverage producers who fund the program. The key provision simply raises the standard refund amount, making it more financially incentivizing for consumers to return containers for recycling.