3VAC5-30-40: Deposits on containers required; records; redemption of deposits; exceptions

A. Wholesalers shall collect a deposit in cash at or prior to the time of delivery of any beer sold to a retail licensee for bottles; cardboard, fiber, or composition cases; kegs; and tapping equipment, cooling tubs, and cold plates for use by consumers.

A wholesaler shall charge the same deposit fee for all of the wholesaler's retailers.

B. The sales ticket or invoice shall reflect the deposit charge and shall be preserved as a part of the licensee's records.

C. Deposits shall be refunded upon the return of containers in good condition.

D. Deposits shall not be required on containers sold as nonreturnable items.