 |
Expanded Bottle Deposit Bill
SECTION 70.
Section 321 of said chapter 94, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 4 through 12 inclusive, the definitions of "Beverage" and "Beverage container" and inserting in place thereof the following:- "Beverage'', noncarbonated water including flavored water, fruit and vegetable juices and drinks, coffee and tea drinks, sport drinks, soda water or similar carbonated soft drinks, mineral water, beer and other malt beverages, but shall not include alcoholic beverages other than beer and malt beverages as defined in chapter 138, wine, and dairy products. "Beverage container'', any sealable bottle, can, jar, or carton which is primarily composed of glass, metal, plastic, or any combination of those materials and is produced for the purpose of containing a beverage. This definition shall not include containers made of biodegradable material or less than 2.5 ounces. This definition shall include containers of two gallon capacity or less for carbonated beverages, beer, and other malt beverages and less than one gallon for noncarbonated water including flavored water, fruit and vegetable drinks, coffee and tea drinks, and sport drinks.
|
 |