Iowa 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HF 412 — A bill for an act relating to the acceptance of beverage containers by dealers and redemption centers and providing effective date provisions.

Last action — Rereferred to Environmental Protection.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the operations of beverage container redemption by defining 'participating dealers', changing redemption center approval processes, and outlining conditions under which dealers can refuse containers.

  • Section 455C.1

    “Participating dealer” means a dealer who accepts the return of empty beverage containers from a consumer.

    Establishes a definition for 'participating dealer' related to the acceptance of empty beverage containers.

  • Section 455C.2

    A refund value of not less than five cents shall be paid by the consumer on each beverage container sold in this state by a dealer for consumption off the premises.

    Clarifies the refund process for consumers returning empty beverage containers.

  • Section 455C.3

    A participating dealer shall not refuse to accept from a consumer any empty beverage container of the kind, size, and brand sold by the participating dealer, or refuse to pay to the consumer the refund value of a beverage container as provided under section 455C.2.

    Mandates that participating dealers must accept all eligible beverage containers from consumers.

  • Section 455C.6

    To facilitate the return of empty beverage containers and to serve dealers of beverages, any person may establish a redemption center, subject to the approval of the department. → Any person may establish a redemption center, subject to the written notice of operation filed with the department.

    Removes the approval requirement for redemption centers and replaces it with a notice requirement.

  • Section 455C.6

    An application for approval of the operation of a redemption center shall be filed with the department. → Written notice of the operation of a redemption center shall be filed with the department.

    Changes the process from needing an application for approval to simply providing written notice to the department.

  • Section 455C.6

    The application notice shall state the name and address of the person responsible for the establishment and operation of the redemption center, the kind and brand names of the beverage containers which that will be accepted at the redemption center, and the names and addresses of the dealers to be served by the redemption center.

    Requires specific information in the notice when establishing a redemption center.

  • Section 455C.6

    Sections 455C.7 and 455C.10

    Repeals sections that may have contained outdated regulations or requirements.

  • Section 455C.12

    Any person who manufactures, sells, possesses or applies a false or counterfeit label or indication which shows or purports to show a refund value for a beverage container, with intent to use the false or counterfeit label or indication is guilty of fraudulent practice.

    Strengthens the penalty for fraudulent practices related to beverage container refunds.

Action History

  1. Rereferred to Environmental Protection.

  2. Introduced, referred to Natural Resources.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

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Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HF 412?
HF 412 is sponsored by Brian K. Lohse (Republican).
What is the current status of HF 412?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HF 412?
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