51 chapters · 1,024 sections in this title.
38 M.R.S. § 3101 Purpose
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1. Legislative findings. The Legislature finds that beverage containers are a major source of nondegradable litter and solid waste in this State and that the collection and disposal of this litter and solid waste constitute a great financial burden for the citizens of this State.…
38 M.R.S. § 3102 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2015, c. 166, §14 (NEW).] 1. Beverage. "Beverage" means beer, ale or other drink produced by fermenting malt, spirits, wine, hard cider, wine coolers, soda or non…
38 M.R.S. § 3103 Refund value
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To encourage container reuse and recycling, every beverage container sold or offered for sale to a consumer in this State must have a deposit and refund value. The deposit and refund value are determined according to the provisions of this section. [PL 2015, c. 166, §14 (NEW).] 1…
38 M.R.S. § 3104 Dealer as distributor
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Whenever a dealer or group of dealers receives a shipment or consignment of, or in any other manner acquires, beverage containers outside the State for sale to consumers in the State, the dealer or dealers shall comply with this chapter as if they were distributors, as well as de…