§ 6090. Findings; intent. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Recycling of waste materials is preferable to incinerating or landfilling those materials because recycling conserves valuable resources, saves energy in the manufacturing process and extends the life of disposal facilities; (2) Increased recycling is necessary in Delaware to meet the EPA’s national goal of […]
§ 6091. Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless otherwise indicated: (1) “Container” means a “rigid plastic container” or a “plastic bottle” as those terms are defined in this section. (2) “Department” means the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (3) “Label” means a molded, imprinted or raised symbol on or near the bottom […]
§ 6092. Labeling. (a) On or after July 1, 1992, no person shall distribute, sell or offer for sale in this State any plastic bottle or rigid plastic container unless such container is labeled with a code identifying the appropriate resin type used to produce the structure of the container. The code shall consist of […]
§ 6093. Penalty; enforcement. (a) Any person who violates this subchapter or any rule or regulation duly promulgated thereunder or any order of the Secretary issued pursuant to this subchapter shall be punishable as follows: (1) If a violation has been completed, by a civil penalty imposed by the Justice of the Peace Court of […]
