A bill to discourage the production of one-way containers for carbonated and/or malt beverages so as to reduce litter, reduce the cost of solid waste management, and to conserve natural resources.

Summary

Makes it unlawful to package carbonated and/or malt beverages in one way containers which have been manufactured for sale, sold, offered for sale, or introduced or delivered for introduction in interstate commerce. Imposes a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for violations of this Act. Provides that each container violating this Act shall constitute a separate violation. Allows a tax deduction under the Internal Revenue Code for equipment necessary for the conversion to the manufacture of returnable containers.

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Timeline

1. 22 January 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 January 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 January 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 January 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3] · R · Sponsor
• · hswm00 · Standing

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