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IL HB2386

Bill

Status

Passed

8/11/2017

Primary Sponsor

Peter Breen

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits selling or offering for retail sale any metal beverage container acquired after June 30, 1988 that has a detachable part used to open the container without a can opener, unless the detachable part comprises substantially all of one end of the container.

  • Defines "beverage" as beer, malt beverages, mineral water, soda water, or carbonated soft drinks in liquid form intended for human consumption.

  • Defines "metal beverage container" as any can or container composed exclusively or predominantly of metal or metallic alloys containing or that previously contained a beverage.

  • Establishes penalties of $500 for the first violation and $2,000 for any subsequent violations, both classified as business offenses.

Legislative Description

EPA-METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINERS

Last Action

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Allen Skillicorn

5/23/2018

Committee Referrals

Environment and Conservation4/25/2017
Assignments3/16/2017
Tourism, Hospitality & Craft Industries2/14/2017
Rules2/3/2017

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