S.L. 549.134 Art. 16Refund of deposit value. 

(1) Any person, including a consumer, who returns a single use container upon which a deposit has been paid shall be entitled to a refund of the deposit value from the redemption location.

The licensed operator may issue instructions from time to time regarding the return of single use containers, in particular to facilitate the return of large quantities of single use containers:

Provided that no refund shall be due if:

(a) the barcode and, or specific markings, if any, of the empty beverage container is not duly registered with the operator; or

(b) the barcode, or, if any, the specific markings of the beverage container or deposit logo is damaged to an extent that the refund for the empty beverage container cannot be processed; or

(c) the beverage container is damaged to an extent that refund for the empty beverage container cannot be processed; or

(d) the empty beverage container contains or is otherwise contaminated by a substance other than residue of the beverage or ordinary dust; or

(e) more than twenty-four (24) months have passed since the beverage container was acquired by the consumer.

(2) Deposits redemption vouchers which, for any reason whatsoever, are not redeemed within twelve (12) months from the date of issue shall be posted as revenue of the licensed operator.

(3) Each redemption location shall have a clearly visible and legible sign containing the information indicated in sub-regulation (1). The Agency shall determine the minimum specifications and the precise wording of the notice to be displayed for these purposes.

(4) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the licensed operator shall issue instructions to catering undertakings regarding the return of single use containers consumed at catering establishments, and the refund by the licensed operator of the deposit paid by the catering undertakings to their predecessor in the supply chain.