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H.R. 14615 (93rd)

Nonreturnable Beverage Container Prohibition Act

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Introduced

7 May 1974

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Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

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Summary

Nonreturnable Beverage Container Prohibition Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to prevent the use of offending types of nonreturnable beverage containers by banning their shipments and sale in interstate commerce. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to certify beverage containers which satisfy specified requirements. Authorizes the Administrator to establish appropriate liquid capacities and shapes for beverage containers to be certified pursuant to this Act. Sets forth penalties of up to a $1,000 fine and/or up to six months imprisonment for violation of provisions of this Act.

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