Bill Summary for S 822 (2011-2012)

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May 17 2012

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 822 (Public) Filed Thursday, May 17, 2012
TO REQUIRE THAT DEGRADABLE PLASTIC PRODUCTS MEET STANDARDS FOR COMPOSTABLE PRODUCTS AND BE CLEARLY LABELED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF RECYCLED PLASTIC FEEDSTOCKS.
Intro. by Kinnaird.

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Adds new subdivision to GS 130A-309.10(e) (concerning plastic container labeling) to prohibit any person from distributing or selling a plastic container that is labeled as biodegradable unless the container meets the Standard Specification for Compostable Plastics, includes a “Do Not Recycle” label, and does not include a resin identification label. Makes organizational changes.
Appropriates $2,000 for 2012-13 from the General Fund to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to develop educational resources on the plastic labeling changes.
Applies to plastic containers distributed, sold, or offered for sale after January 1, 2013.