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Michigan Lawmakers Propose Bottled Water Tax

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Michigan lawmakers are proposing a tax on bottled water.

Under the legislation companies who bottle water from Michigan sources would be charged a 5 cent per gallon fee.

The bill would be aimed at companies like Nestle, who is receiving criticism for drawing groundwater without compensating the state.

They do have a well in Northern Michigan, just north of Evart.

Representative Peter Lucido says Nestle could be on the line for $20 million in taxes if the new bill passes.

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