legislation: 93-hr-16175

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93-hr-16175 93 hr 16175 Nonreturnable Beverage Container Prohibition Act Environmental Protection 1974-07-30 1974-07-30 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Tiernan, Robert O. [D-RI-2] RI D T000265 0 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 shipment and sale in interstate commerce. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to certify beverage containers which satisfy specified requirements. Sets forth penalties of up to a $1,000 fine and/or up to six months imprisonment for violation of provisions of this Act. Provides that the provisions relating to prohibitions and penalties for violations of this Act shall not be effective until three years after enactment of this Act. 2025-09-03T12:49:36Z  

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