OR HB2068

Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission authorized to approve "alternative access redemption centers" for daily/near-daily container redeemers, operated by nonprofits in partnership with distributor cooperatives in cities over 500,000 population

Creates "producer responsibility organization depot redemption centers" at recycling depots where dealers can establish container return locations with secure drop-off service and refund payment within one week

Consolidates convenience zones from two tiers to a single zone with radius up to 3.5 miles around full-service and alternative access redemption centers

Expands dealer redemption center convenience zones from 1-mile radius to 10-mile radius in cities under 50,000 population (increased from 10,000 threshold)

Commission required to review each convenience zone at least every five years; provisions become operative January 1, 2026