Spring 2008 ONSA Newsletter

The OLCC rule governing the number of soft drink bottles and cans, which a retailer store is required, to accept [OAR 845-020-0035] has been modified and the amended rule becomes effective on March 16, 2008. According to changes approved during the 2007 Legislative Session, retailers with less than 5,000 square feet may decline to take more than 50 returned containers per person per day. Retailers must post signs with this information in the area where containers are returned. Signs may be downloaded from the OLCC web site:

www.oregon.gov/OLCC/bottle_bill.shtml

Retailer sign (.pdf)

Oregon Neighborhood Store Association Newsletter
	YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD STORE ASSOCIATION
		Spring 2008 Vol. 10 No. 1
OLCC Container Rule Effective March 16th
The OLCC rule governing the number of soft drink bottles and cans, which a retailer store is required, to accept [OAR 845-020-0035] has been modified and the amended rule becomes effective on March 16, 2008. According to changes approved during the 2007 Legislative Session, retailers with less than 5,000 square feet may decline to take more than 50 returned containers per person per day. Retailers must post signs with this information in the area where containers are returned. Signs may be downloaded from the OLCC web site: www.oregon.gov/OLCC/bottle_bill.shtml Retailer sign (.pdf)		Inside: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Washington’s Three-Tier System Update: Portland Street Tax Federal action on credit card interchange fees Anticipated High Gasoline Prices Are Consumers’ Top Concern, According to NACS Report U.S. C-Store Count Increases ONSA GOLF!!! Insurance Interest Survey

OLCC Container Rule Effective March 16th