HI SB2727

Reduces the distance requirement for high-density population area dealers from two miles to one mile to an independently-operated certified redemption center to be exempt from operating their own redemption center.

Authorizes the director to allow redemption centers at greater distances than prescribed to accommodate geographical features while ensuring adequate consumer convenience.

Requires the Department of Health to adjust handling fees for the deposit beverage container program at least annually, with the handling fee amount not decreasing from the prior calendar year, adjusted by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers in the Honolulu area.

Directs counties and the State to jointly determine if a redemption center is needed in areas without one within the one-mile radius due to exemption criteria, with the State responsible for establishing and funding such centers from the deposit beverage container deposit special fund.

Effective date is July 1, 2050.