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

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
New Brunswick
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Beverages Authorization/permit Packaging/labelling Special fund Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Royalties/fees Standards Environmental fees/charges Waste disposal Waste prevention Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulation enters into force on 1 January 2000.
Abstract

This 23 section Regulation aims to reduce landfill waste and litter left on roads and in waterways by providing standards for beverage containers and their disposal. Its most significant sections cover: Licensing and operation and of redemption centres (sects. 4-10); Hearings (sect. 11); Deposits and refunds of beverage containers (sects. 12-16); and Refunds, handling fees or royalties, and their remission or and contribution to a special fund, the Environmental Trust Fund (sects. 16-18).

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

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Canada | 1991 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Special fund, Authorization/permit, Waste management, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX