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AL HB375
Bill
Status
1/30/2014
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 specified 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 containers include a "Not Recyclable, Do Not Recycle" label in the same color, contrast, font, and size as the biodegradable claim label to prevent contamination of recyclable plastic streams.
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Becomes effective on July 1, 2015.
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
Boothe motion to Indefinitely Postpone adopted Voice Vote
2/27/2014