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AL HB468
Bill
Status
4/25/2013
Primary Sponsor
Alan Boothe
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AI Summary
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Prohibits distribution, sale, or offering for sale of rigid plastic containers labeled "degradable," "biodegradable," "compostable," or similar terms unless they meet specific requirements.
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Requires biodegradable plastic containers to comply with the United States Federal Trade Commission's Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, 16 CFR Part 260, as amended.
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Mandates that biodegradable plastic containers include a "Not Recyclable, Do Not Recycle" label in the same color, contrast, font, and size as the biodegradable label to prevent contamination of recyclable plastic streams.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Recycling, biodegradable plastic containers to meet standards for compostable products and be clearly labeled to prevent contamination of recyclable plastic containers
Recycling
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 30 Favorable from Business and Labor
5/9/2013