An Act Regarding Enforcement of the Annual Reporting Requirement of the Laws Governing Unclaimed Beverage Container Deposits
Sponsored By: Stacy F. Brenner (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Sales ban for bottle deposit nonfilers
The law requires initiators in Maine’s bottle deposit system to file an annual report. An initiator that does not file commits a violation and faces penalties under section 3111. While the violation exists, that initiator cannot sell or distribute covered beverage containers in Maine. Distributors and dealers also cannot sell those containers. The department can remove the initiator’s containers from sale.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Stacy F. Brenner
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Denise Tepler
Democratic • Senate
Matt Moonen
Democratic • House
Victoria Doudera
Democratic • House
William Bridgeo
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 731
4/16/2026PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
4/14/2026SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/14/2026HouseReports READ.On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-613) was READ.Senate Amendment "A" (S-660) to Committee Amendment "A" (S-613) was READ and ADOPTED.Committee Amendment "A" (S-613) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-660) thereto was ADOPTED. Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-613). as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-660) thereto.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/13/2026HouseTaken from the table by the President The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-613) Report ACCEPTED. READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (S-613) READ. On motion by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland Senate Amendment "A" (S-660) to Committee Amendment "A" (S-613) READ and ADOPTED. Committee Amendment "A" (S-613) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-660) thereto ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-613) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-660) thereto. Sent down for concurrence.
4/13/2026SenateUnfinished Business
4/9/2026SenateUnfinished Business
4/8/2026SenateUnfinished Business
4/7/2026SenateReports READ Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc moved to ACCEPT The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report. On motion by Same Senator Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-613) Unfinished Business
4/6/2026SenateThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
1/7/2026HouseCommittee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
1/7/2026Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-613), adopted by House & Senate
Amendment S-A to C-A (S-660), adopted by House & Senate
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