2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 16: SALE OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS AFFECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
38 §1605. Plastic bags; recycling
§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).
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