Deposit Initiator Registration (Bottle Deposits)
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In New York State, businesses that sell bottled drinks must collect a $0.05 deposit on each bottle. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) enforces this rule.
Covered beverages
The law covers these drinks:
- Soda
- Beer and malt drinks
- Wine coolers
- Water
Businesses that must collect the fee
These businesses must collect the fee:
- Those that bottle drinks
- Those that distribute bottled drinks
- Those that sell bottled drinks
- Agents for these businesses
Business requirements
These businesses must:
- Register as a deposit initiator
- Set up an account tracking the deposits
- Track the deposits
- Send unclaimed deposits to the DTF
Customer information
Customers can return bottles to any store that sells that drink to get their deposit back.
Retailer information
Retailers do not need to register if they buy their bottled drinks from a registered business.