Bottle Bill rules get changes in response to pushback

By Nigel Jaquiss
Oregon Journalism Project

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission today ratified changes to the Bottle Bill enacted by Senate Bill 992, which Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law earlier this month.

The legislation, aimed at quelling pushback against the Bottle Bill, came in response to concerns from grocers, convenience stores and Oregonians who live or work near places where people return empty containers.

Some of the changes are statewide: Retailers will now…

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