38 §1605. Plastic bags; recycling - Maine Statutes

Title 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION

Chapter 16: SALE OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS AFFECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

§1605. Plastic bags; recycling

A retailer may use plastic bags to bag products at the point of retail sale only if the retailer: [1991, c. 475, §1 (RPR).]

1. Location. Locates inside the store or within 20 feet of the main entrance to the store a receptacle for collecting any used plastic bags; and

[ 1991, c. 475, §1 (NEW) .]

2. Recycles. Ensures that the plastic bags collected are recycled or delivered to a person engaged in recycling plastics.

[ 1991, c. 475, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1989, c. 585, §E35 (NEW). 1991, c. 475, §1 (RPR).