Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 426 - RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE RETURNABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER LAW
Section 096-426-8 - Registration of Beverage Containers

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-426-8

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

Each beverage container and its label must be registered with the Department prior to the Beverage being offered for sale in Maine and annually the reafter. Applications for registration must be on forms or in an electronic format provided by the Department.

A. Registrations must include:

(1) the Product name;

(2) the category of Beverage, i.e., wine, wine cooler, spirits, beer, water, hard cider/hard juices, other;

(3) the container Size;

(4) the container Type,

(5) if glass, the color;

(6) the 12 digit UPC or 13-14 digit EAN, unless the product is a Wine product that is not labeled with a UPC or EAN;

(7) the name and contact information for the entity that will be responsible for picking up beverage containers from Redemption Centers and Dealers, and if the pick-up entity is a Contracted Agent, evidence of a current agreement with that Contracted Agent;

(8) if not submitted with a previous year's label registration, a copy or photograph of the beverage container label or a signed statement certifying that the beverage container being registered is marked with the deposit refund value in accordance with Section 7; and

(9) the appropriate fee in accordance with this Section.

B. If a UPC or EAN on a beverage container is changed during the registration period, that Product will be considered to be discontinued and an application for registration of the Product label bearing the new UPC or EAN and the appropriate registration fee must be submitted to the Department prior to offering the Product for sale into Maine.

C. Fees

(1) Wine containers: $1.00 annually per label.

(2) All other beverage containers: $4.00 annually per label.

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