§ 6914b. Degradable plastic ring carriers; definitions

296 words·~1 min read·/usc/title-42/section-6914b

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

As used in this title—

(1)the term “regulated item” means any plastic ring carrier device that contains at least one hole greater than 1¾ inches in diameter which is made, used, or designed for the purpose of packaging, transporting, or carrying multipackaged cans or bottles, and which is of a size, shape, design, or type capable, when discarded, of becoming entangled with fish or wildlife; and

(2)the term “naturally degradable material” means a material which, when discarded, will be reduced to environmentally benign subunits under the action of normal environmental forces, such as, among others, biological decomposition, photodegradation, or hydrolysis.

(Pub. L. 100–556, title I, § 102, Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2779.)

Connections6 cite this · traces to 1

Cited by 6 sections · top 4

U.S. Code

statute-compilations

Sec. 11011
AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

statutes-at-large

Public Law 100–556
To require that plastic ring carrier devices be degradable, and for other purposes

Traces to 1 document

U.S. Code

Degradable plastic ring carriers; definitions
§ 6914b

4 references not yet in our index

Pub. L. 100–556, title I, § 102
102 Stat. 2779
Pub. L. 100–556
Pub. L. 100–556, title I, § 101

Citation graph

cites case law

§ 6914b

Degradable plastic ring carriers; definitions

Stat.×3

U.S.C.×2

Stat. Comp.×1

U.S.C.§ 6914b

Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–556, title I, § 102

Stat.102 Stat. 2779

Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–556

Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–556, title I, § 101

Cites 5Cited by 6 across 3 sources