Recycling Reporting Act of 2006 (P.L. 15-36).

Country/Territory: Northern Mariana Is. (USA)
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2006
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to regulate recycling businesses operating in the Commonwealth; and for other purposes.

Subject: Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword: Waste management Recycling/reuse Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties
Geographical area: Oceania

Abstract: This Act introduces a duty to report on the recycling of used material, and in particular scrap-metal, so as to strengthen control on the recycling business by the Government. This measure should reduce crime-related transactions in the recycling sector. The duty to report is imposed on persons operating a recycling business. Reporting shall be done to the Department of Commerce.
Full text: English
Website: www.cnmileg.gov.mp