2016 North Dakota Century Code Title 23 Health and Safety Chapter 23-32 Plastic Products Degradation and Labeling
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CHAPTER 23-32
PLASTIC PRODUCTS DEGRADATION AND LABELING
23-32-01. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
1. "Degradable" means capable of being reduced to environmentally benign subunits
under the action of normal environmental forces, including biodegradation,
photodegradation, chemical degradation, or hydrolysis within reasonable timelines
specific for waste types and waste management methods.
2. "Department" means the state department of health.
3. "Plastic" means any material made of polymeric organic compounds and additives that
can be shaped by flow.
4. "Plastic bottle" means a plastic container that has a neck that is smaller than the body
of the container, accepts a screw-type, snap cap, or other closure, and has a capacity
of at least sixteen fluid ounces [453.60 grams] but less than five gallons [18.93 liters].
23-32-02. Degradation rates - Byproducts of degradation.
Repealed by S.L. 2001, ch. 248, § 3.
23-32-03. Rules.
The department may adopt rules consistent with national or regional standards which relate
to the promotion of plastic bottle recycling and the maintenance of safe plastic bottle recycling
practices in the state.
23-32-04. Degradable plastic rings - Penalty.
Repealed by S.L. 2001, ch. 248, § 3.
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