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ME LD1582

Bill

Status

Failed

6/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kristen Cloutier

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds a statutory definition of "closure device" to Maine's beverage container law (38 MRSA §3102)

  • "Closure device" defined as the part that closes or seals a beverage container, including caps, covers, lids, corks, plugs, or similar devices

  • Clarifies that closure devices do not need to be removable for the beverage to be consumed

  • Addresses existing law prohibiting sale of beverages in plastic containers that also include aluminum or steel in their basic structure, where closure devices are excluded from that prohibition

  • Referred to Committee on Environment and Natural Resources; presented April 10, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act to Clarify the Prohibition on the Sale of Beverages in Plastic Containers

Containers - Returnable

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment And Natural Resources4/10/2025

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