HR 2883 · 93th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to reduce pollution which is caused by litter composed of soft drink and beer containers, and to eliminate the threat to the Nation's health, safety, and welfare which is caused by such litter by banning such containers when they are sold in interstate commerce on a no-deposit, no-return basis.

Introduced 1973-01-24· Sponsored by Rep. Roy, William R. [D-KS-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-01-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that no person shall manufacture for sale, sell, offer for sale, or introduce or deliver for introduction in interstate commerce any nonreturnable container of glass, plastic, or metal or any combination thereof, with respect to which no reasonable refundable money deposit is required from the consumer for use in packaging or marketing any beverage for human consumption. Provides that whoever violates this Act shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.…

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