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32 M.R.S. § 1731 Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to reduce the toxicity of packaging and packaging waste without impeding or discouraging the expanded use of post-consumer materials in the production of packaging and its components. Under this chapter, reduction of the toxicity in packaging and pa…
32 M.R.S. § 1732 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW).] 1. Agency. 1-A. Department. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. 1-B. Alternative. "Alternative" means a substi…
32 M.R.S. § 1733 Prohibitions; substitute materials
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1. Prohibition of sale of packaging containing certain heavy metals. A manufacturer, supplier or distributor may not offer for sale or for promotional purposes in the State a package or packaging component that includes inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, coatings or an…
32 M.R.S. § 1734 Exemptions
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All packages and packaging components are subject to the provisions of section 1733 unless: [PL 1989, c. 849, §1 (NEW).] 1. Manufactured prior to April 1, 1992. The package or packaging component has a code indicating a date of manufacture prior to April 1, 1992; 2. Health and sa…