Section 324.16101 - Definitions. - Michigan Statutes

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 451 of 1994

324.16101 Definitions.

Sec. 16101.

As used in this part:

(a) “Degradable” means capable of being broken down by biodegradation, photodegradation, or chemical degradation into component parts within 360 days under exposure to the elements.

(b) “Label” means a molded, imprinted, or raised symbol on or near the bottom of a plastic product.

(c) “Plastic” means any material made of polymeric organic compounds and additives that can be shaped by flow.

(d) “Plastic bottle” means a rigid plastic container with a capacity of 16 ounces or more that has a neck that is smaller than the body of the container.

(e) “Plastic product” means a plastic bottle and any other rigid plastic container.

(f) “Rigid plastic container” means any container composed predominantly of plastic resin and having a relatively inflexible finite shape or form that directly holds a substance or material and has a capacity of 8 ounces or more.

(g) “PETE” means polyethylene terephthalate.

(h) “HDPE” means high density polyethylene.

(i) “V” means vinyl.

(j) “LDPE” means low density polyethylene.

(k) “PP” means polypropylene.

(l) “PS” means polystyrene.

(m) “OTHER” means multilayer.

(n) “D” means degradable.

History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Waste Management Division to the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, see E.R.O. No. 1995-16, compiled at MCL 324.99901 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
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