Bussiness Council supports Bottle Bill/NYS UPC Mandate S.4736-A (Kruger) / A.8143 (Destito)
Written by Ken Pokalsky on May 12, 2009 – 6:20 am
The Business Council supports this legislation, which makes several amendments to the expanded “bottle bill” approved as part of the FY 2010 budget.
Importantly, this bill repeals the mandate for a New York State-specific “universal product code” on all beverage containers subject to the state’s deposit law.
This provision would impose significant costs, and significant disruptions in the product delivery chain. The Business Council supports its repeal.
To read the entire bill memo click here.