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SF 1487

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 the environment; requiring cardboard manufactured or sold in this
state to be recyclable; 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.5503] RECYCLABLE CARDBOARD.
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new text begin (a) After January 1, 2009, a person may not manufacture, offer for sale, or sell any
cardboard designed for use as packaging or as a storage container unless the cardboard is:
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new text begin (1) recyclable; and
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new text begin (2) printed with inks that contain no heavy metals or other toxic materials.
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new text begin (b) For purposes of this section, "cardboard" means a stiff, moderately thick
paperboard.
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