Sec. 1. 32 MRSA c. 28-A is enacted to read:

CHAPTER 28-A

RETURNABLE TOBACCO PRODUCTS

§1881.__Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

1.__Commissioner.__"Commissioner" means Commissioner of Human Services.

2.__Department.__"Department" means the Department of Human Services.

3.__Returnable tobacco products.__"Returnable tobacco products" means used or discarded cigarettes.

§1882.__Deposits and refunds

To encourage the appropriate disposal of returnable tobacco products, every cigarette offered for sale to a consumer in this State must have a deposit value that is payable upon purchase by the consumer and a refund value that is payable upon redemption.__ The deposit and refund value are determined according to this section.

1.__Deposit and refund values.__For returnable tobacco products, the manufacturer shall determine the deposit and refund value, which may not be less than 5__per cigarette.

2.__Labels.__With regard to each cigarette sold or offered to be sold in this State, the refund value and the word "Maine" or the abbreviation "ME" must be clearly indicated on each cigarette by embossing, stamping, labeling or other method.__The package must display the refund value of the total package.

§1883.__Local redemption centers

Local redemption centers may be established and operated by any person or municipality, agency or regional association, subject to the approval of the commissioner, to serve the public and encourage the proper disposal of returnable tobacco products.