§1771. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 516, §1 (NEW).] 1. Brand. “Brand” means a name, symbol, word or mark that identifies a product, rather than its components, and attributes the product to the owner of the brand. […]
§1772. Identification of candidate products; report 1. Policy; report. It is the policy of the State, consistent with its duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, to promote product stewardship to support the State’s solid waste management hierarchy under chapter 24. In furtherance of this policy, the department may collect information […]
§1773. Establishment of product stewardship programs (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 516, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 315, §6 (RP).
§1774. Exclusions This chapter does not apply to: [PL 2009, c. 516, §1 (NEW).] 1. Motor vehicles and watercraft. Motor vehicles as defined in Title 29-A, section 101, subsection 42 and watercraft as defined in Title 12, section 13001, subsection 28 or their component parts; [PL 2015, c. 67, §1 (AMD).] 2. Pulp […]
§1775. No limitation of municipal authority Nothing in this chapter changes or limits municipal authority to regulate collection of solid waste, including curbside collection of residential recyclable materials. [PL 2009, c. 516, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 516, §1 (NEW).
§1776. Product stewardship program; program requirements A product stewardship program established for a product or product category designated by the Legislature for inclusion in a product stewardship program must be established and implemented in accordance with the provisions of this section. [PL 2013, c. 315, §7 (NEW).] 1. Program. A producer selling a product […]