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Styrofoam Cups and Plates, and Plastic Products Prohibition, and Container Deposit Act, 2016 (P.L. 2016-17).

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to ban the importation, manufacturing, sale or distribution of Styrofoam cups and plates, disposable plastic cups and plates and plastic shopping bags and to implement container deposits provisions.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Beverages Business/industry/corporations Data collection/reporting Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Public health Registration Royalties/fees Waste management Packaging/labelling Protection of environment Recycling/reuse Special fund Waste disposal
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act shall take effect on the date of certification and and shall apply on 1 February 2017.
Abstract

This Act prohibits any person to import, manufacture, sell or distribute Styrofoam cups and plates, disposable plastic cups and plates, and plastic shopping bags, and promotes the importation, manufacturing, sale or distribution of recycled paper bags or reusable shopping bags. In case of violation of this prohibition, the person concerned shall be guilty of an offense and upon conviction liable for imprisonment or fine, or both.

Full text
English
Website
rmiparliament.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Public Health, Safety and Welfare Act.

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 1966 (2006)

Keyword: Institution, Public health, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Animal health, Birds, International trade, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX