Which Statement About "Bottle Bills" Is True

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement about "bottle bills" is true?

• A) They tax consumers who don't carry reusable containers.
• B) They require a deposit for every bottle purchased,and refund the deposit when the bottle is returned.
• C) They have been adopted in over 25 states.
• D) They discourage theft.
• E) They tax bottle manufacturers.

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