§ 38 §3108-A — Unclaimed deposits

Maine § 38 §3108-A

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
• Ch. 33: MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS OF BEVERAGE CONTAINERS

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This section governs unclaimed beverage container deposits.
1.
Commingling group; unclaimed deposits.
Prior to January 15, 2026, unclaimed deposits for nonrefillable beverage containers that are subject to a commingling agreement pursuant to section 3107, subsection 1‑A or 1‑B are the property of the members of the commingling group administering the agreement. The commingling group shall determine the disposition and use of those unclaimed deposits.
2.
Commingling cooperative; unclaimed deposits.
Except as provided in paragraph D, if a department-approved program plan is implemented pursuant to section 3107, subsection 3‑B, paragraph C, unclaimed deposits for nonrefillable beverage containers subject to the requirements of this chapter are the property of the cooperative and, in accordance with rules adopted by the department pursuant to subsection 3, must be deposited and maintained by the cooperative in a separate account or accounts and expended only in accordance with this subsection.
3.
Rules.
The department shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. The rules must include, but are not limited to:

Legislative History

PL 2023, c. 482, §28 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 482, §43 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 529, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 529, §7 (AFF). PL 2025, c. 241, §§12, 13 (AMD).