§1721. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] 1. Plastic bottle. “Plastic bottle” means any plastic container with a neck smaller than the container body and a capacity not less than 16 fluid ounces and […]
§1722. Coding of plastic containers On or after July 1, 1991, no person may distribute, sell or offer for sale any plastic bottle or rigid plastic container without a molded, imprinted or raised label indicating the type of plastic resin used to produce the plastic bottle or rigid plastic container. [PL 1989, c. 585, […]
§1723. Labels 1. Labels. The label shall appear on the bottom of the plastic bottle or rigid plastic container and be clearly visible. This label shall consist of a number with letters placed below the number. The numbers and letters shall be as follows: A. For polyethylene terephthalate, the letters “PETE” and the number […]
§1725. Penalties 1. Civil violation. A violation of this chapter shall be a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $100 may be adjudged. [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).] 2. Separate violation. Each container in violation constitutes a separate offense. [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 […]
§1726. Enforcement A person who labels a plastic container in violation of this chapter commits a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. [PL 1995, c. 656, Pt. A, §6 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 585, §C16 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 465, §A8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 465, §C2 (AFF). PL 1995, […]
