as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
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Introduction | Posted on 03/12/2008 |
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:
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(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms
have the meanings given.
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(b) "Beverage" means:
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(1) any soft drink, soda water, carbonated or uncarbonated natural or mineral water,
juice, tea, or coffee;
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(2) beer, ale, or other malt liquor;
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(3) distilled spirits, wine, or mixed wine; and
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(4) other drinks in liquid form intended for human consumption.
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(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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(d) "Distilled spirits" has the meaning given in section 340A.101, subdivision 9.
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(e) "Malt liquor" has the meaning given in section 340A.101, subdivision 16.
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(f) "Manufacturer" means a person who places beverages in beverage containers
for eventual sale to consumers.
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(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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(h) "Wine" has the meaning given in section 340A.101, subdivision 29.
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A person may not place a beverage container in mixed
municipal solid waste.
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This section is effective July 1, 2010.
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