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AL SB284

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Holley

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

  • No person may distribute, sell, or offer for sale rigid plastic containers labeled "degradable," "biodegradable," "compostable," or similar terms unless they comply with the United States Federal Trade Commission's Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (16 CFR Part 260).

  • Biodegradable plastic containers must include the label "Not Recyclable, Do Not Recycle" in print matching the same color, contrast, font, and size as the biodegradability claim label.

  • The act 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

Assigned Act No. 2014-135.

2/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Small Business2/20/2014
Energy and Natural Resources1/28/2014

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