ORS 459A.732 Requirements for certain distributors; fees

The requirements of subsections (2) and (3) of this section apply to a distributor if:

The distributor does not participate in a distributor cooperative; and

The distributor sold more than 500,000 beverages in beverage containers in this state in the previous calendar year.

A distributor described in subsection (1) of this section shall establish a program to provide redemption services in the distributor’s distribution area that are comparable to services provided by a distributor cooperative in this state. Redemption services may include, but need not be limited to:

Operation of full-service redemption centers;

Drop-off service for beverage containers;

Retail pick-up service; and

Any other services required by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission by rule.

A distributor described in subsection (1) of this section shall pay annually to the commission a fee in an amount equal to $3,000 multiplied by the number of full-service redemption centers operated in this state, regardless of the person that operates the full-service redemption center.

If the distributor operates a full-service redemption center, the distributor may satisfy its obligation to pay the annual registration fee described in ORS 459A.737 by paying the fee described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

Fees collected by the commission under this section shall be deposited in the Bottle Bill Fund established under ORS 459A.754.