2014 Virginia Code
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
§ 3.2-5116. Metal beverage containers with detachable metal pull tabs


VA Code § 3.2-5116 (2014) What's This?

It is unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale at retail within the Commonwealth any metal beverage container or any composite beverage container designed and constructed with an all metal pull tab opening device that detaches from the container when the container is opened in a manner normally used to empty the contents of the container. For the purpose of this section, the term "beverage" shall mean beer as defined in § 4.1-100, or other malt beverages and mineral waters, soda water and formulated soft drinks, with or without carbonation.

1976, c. 774, § 3.1-382.1; 1979, c. 358; 2008, c. 860.

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