24-5-17-7. “Package” Defined
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, “package” means the coating, covering, container, or wrapping used during a product’s life cycle, including any outer container, wrapping, or label used in the retail display of any consumer goods. As added by P.L.13-1991, SEC.2.
24-5-17-8. “Photodegradable” Defined
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “photodegradable” means that material has the proven capability to decompose within one (1) year into nontoxic carbonaceous soil, water, or carbon dioxide in the most common environment where the material is usually disposed through physical processes such as exposure to heat and light. As added by P.L.13-1991, SEC.2.
24-5-17-9. “Recyclable” Defined
Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, “recyclable” means that a material or product can be redeemed or returned at an identifiable recycling location for the purpose of returning the material to the economic mainstream in the form of raw material for new, reused, or reconstituted materials which meet quality standards necessary to be used […]
24-5-17-10. “Recycled” Defined
Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, “recycled” means that an article contains at least ten percent (10%) by weight of postconsumer or post manufacture material. As added by P.L.13-1991, SEC.2.
24-5-17-11. Representations; Determination of Initiation
Sec. 11. For purposes of this chapter, a wholesaler or retailer is not considered to have made a representation if the wholesaler or retailer does not initiate a representation by placing the representation on a package. As added by P.L.13-1991, SEC.2.
24-5-17-12. Representation’s Validity; Information and Documentation Requirements
Sec. 12. A person shall maintain in written form in the person’s records the following information and documentation supporting the validity of the representation: (1) The reasons why the person believes the representation to be true. (2) Any significant adverse environmental impacts directly associated with the production, distribution, use, or disposal of the consumer good. […]
24-5-17-13. Disclosure Requirements
Sec. 13. Upon the written request of the department of environmental management established by IC 13-13-1-1 or the office of the attorney general created under IC 4-6-1-2, a person shall fully disclose to the requesting office, within the limits of all applicable laws, the information and documentation maintained by the person under section 12 of […]
24-5-17-14. Violations; Penalties; Claims for Damages
Sec. 14. (a) A person who knowingly violates this chapter commits a deceptive act that is subject to remedies and penalties under IC 24-5-0.5. (b) A person who suffers actual damages from a violation of this act may bring an action to recover the actual damage plus attorney’s fees. As added by P.L.13-1991, SEC.2.
24-5-17-2. Application of Chapter; Violations
Sec. 2. (a) This chapter applies to a person who represents in advertising or on the label or package of a consumer good that the consumer good the person manufactures or distributes, or its package, is not harmful to or is beneficial to the natural environment by terms such as the following: (1) Environmental choice. […]
24-5-17-3. “Biodegradable” Defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “biodegradable” means that material has the proven capability to decompose in less than one (1) year in the most common environment where the material is usually disposed through natural biological processes into nontoxic carbonaceous soil, water, or carbon dioxide. As added by P.L.13-1991, SEC.2.