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AL SB298
Bill
Status
3/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jimmy Holley
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AI Summary
SB298 Summary
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Prohibits distribution, sale, or offer for sale of rigid plastic containers labeled "degradable," "biodegradable," "compostable," or similar terms unless they meet specified requirements.
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Requires containers labeled as biodegradable to comply with the U.S. 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 containers include a "Not Recyclable, Do Not Recycle" label in the same color, contrast, font, and size as the biodegradable claim label.
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Becomes effective on 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
Indefinitely Postponed
5/7/2013