OAR 845-006-0440: Deposits on Draft Malt Beverage and Wine Containers

(1) A brewery, importer, manufacturer, or wholesaler of malt beverages or wine may charge a deposit for the return of draft malt beverage and wine containers (kegs, barrels, half barrels, and quarter barrels). They must include the amount of the deposit, if any, in their price posting (OAR 845-010-0210). (2) If the brewery, importer, or manufacturer charges a deposit, the wholesaler must then charge the retail licensee the amount of this deposit. (3) The retail licensee must pay the deposit, if any, at the time he/she purchases the draft malt beverage or wine in cash or by valid check, money order, or voucher payable to the wholesaler.