This bill creates a new recycling program in Minnesota specifically for beverage containers. It mandates that each beverage container, such as soda cans or juice boxes, carries a deposit value between 10 cents and 20 cents, which is refundable when the container is returned. The bill outlines detailed requirements and responsibilities for manufacturers, consumers, retailers, and a new organization tasked with managing the recycling process. It also sets penalties for non-compliance, with both civil and criminal repercussions for various offenses related to the misuse of the system. The goal is to increase recycling rates, reduce waste, and manage recycling efforts more efficiently across the state.