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HF 4048

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to solid waste; prohibiting placing beverage containers in solid waste;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 115A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [115A.9331] BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROHIBITION.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms
have the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Beverage" means:
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new text begin (1) any soft drink, soda water, carbonated or uncarbonated natural or mineral water,
juice, tea, or coffee;
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new text begin (2) beer, ale, or other malt liquor;
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new text begin (3) distilled spirits, wine, or mixed wine; and
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new text begin (4) other drinks in liquid form intended for human consumption.
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new text begin (c) "Beverage container" means an airtight metal, glass, or plastic container, or a
container composed of a combination of these materials, that, when sold or offered for
sale, contains one gallon or less of a beverage.
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new text begin (d) "Distilled spirits" has the meaning given in section 340A.101, subdivision 9.
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new text begin (e) "Malt liquor" has the meaning given in section 340A.101, subdivision 16.
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new text begin (f) "Manufacturer" means a person who places beverages in beverage containers
for eventual sale to consumers.
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new text begin (g) "Mixed wine" means a drink containing less than seven percent alcohol
by volume, consisting of wine and plain, sparkling, or carbonated water and other
nonalcoholic ingredients.
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new text begin (h) "Wine" has the meaning given in section 340A.101, subdivision 29.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Prohibition. new text end

new text begin A person may not place a beverage container in mixed
municipal solid waste.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2010.
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