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Beverage Containers Act (S.N.B. 1991, c. B-2.2).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
New Brunswick
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Basic legislation Packaging/labelling Standards Special fund Authorization/permit Waste management Waste prevention
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 June 1992.
Abstract

This Act consists of 26 sections, divided into Titles and sub-titles. It aims to reduce landfill waste and litter left on roads and in waterways, and establishes beverage container standards, recycling and Redemption Centres. It includes a deposit/refund system for soft drink, juice and alcohol containers; uniform labelling, size and type specifications (sects. 4.1 and 5) and General Regulation (99-66); registration procedures and rules of operation for Redemption Centres (sects. 13 and 17); and distributors' responsibilities (sects. 2-5; 10-15 and 17).

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.nb.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

General Regulation - Beverage Containers Act (N.B. Reg. 99-66).

Legislation | Canada | 1999 (2009)

Keyword: Beverages, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Special fund, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees, Standards, Environmental fees/charges, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Beverage Containers Act (RSNB 2011, c 121).

Legislation | Canada | 2011 (2012)

Keyword: Beverages, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Special fund, Authorization/permit, Waste management, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX