§ 23-38-1. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Connector” means a holding device constructed of plastic rings and used to hold several beverage containers together, or other similar plastic device used for the same purpose. (2) “Degradable material” means material that, upon exposure to natural […]
§ 23-38-2. Connectors for beverage containers required to be degradable. No person shall sell or offer to sell in this state beverage containers that are held together by connectors, unless the connectors are made of degradable material. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 365, § 1.
§ 23-38-2.1. Metal beverage container rings or tabs required to be nondetachable. No beverage shall be sold, offered for sale, or distributed within the state in a metal container designed and constructed so that the container is opened by detaching a metal ring or tab, except if the tab is made of tape, foil, or […]
§ 23-38-2.2. Readily removable caps, lids, or rings. (a) No beverage shall be sold, offered for sale, or distributed within the state in a plastic container composed of more than one resin, excluding the cap, lid, or ring for the container. The cap, lid, or ring of the container shall be readily removable from the […]
§ 23-38-3. Penalty for violation. A person who violates this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a violation and shall be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Each day that the violation continues or exists shall constitute a separate offense. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 365, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, […]
