Florida

The 2009 Florida Campaign

The Florida Beverage Container Deposit Act was introduced on January 19, 2009, establishing a 20 or 30 cent deposit on almost all beverages sold in the state. The bill died in committee on May 2.

Bill Number and Name	HB 435, Florida Beverage Container Deposit Act. Bill text (found at http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=40338)
Primary Sponsor	Kevin J.G. Rader
Containers Covered	any sealed, individual container made of glass, aluminum, steel, bimetal, or plastic, in sizes of at least 6 fluid ounces but no more than 1 88 gallon or 3.8 liters
Beverages Covered	All ready-to-drink beverages, excluding milk
Deposits	6-25oz: 20¢ 25oz-1gal: 30¢
Handling Fees	20% of deposit, paid by distributor to redemption center or dealer
Other Fees / Taxes	None
Reclamation System	Return to dealer or redemption center
Unredeemed Deposits	Retained by distributor