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An Act prohibiting supplying plastic bags to consumers (No. 31 of 2010).

País/Territorio
Samoa Americana (EUA)
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2010
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., Alimentación y nutrición
Palabra clave
Protección del consumidor Reciclado/reutilización Leche/productos lácteos Eco-productos/ecoprocesos Productos pesqueros Frutas/nueces comestibles Carne Productos de aves caseras Verduras/legumbres
Área geográphica
Asia y Pacifico, Oceania, Polinesia, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur
Entry into force notes
This Act shall enter into force 180 days after the Act passed by the Legislature and approved by the Governor.
Resumen

This Act lays down rules for the designation of the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency as the agency responsible for the implementation and administration of supplying plastic bags to consumers, in order to prevent damage to the environment. This Act shall not apply to shopping bags composed of non-petroleum-based biodegradable plastic and compostable plastic bags. The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency may issue category variances for raw meat, poultry or fish, frozen food, fresh produce, and prepared meals in takeout containers.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.epa.as.gov › plastic-bag-ban