Bill > S2260

This bill amends Section 321 of Chapter 94 of the Massachusetts General Laws by updating and adding definitions related to beverage containers and miniatures. The bill defines a "beverage" to include soda, carbonated soft drinks, mineral water, alcoholic beverages sold in miniatures, beer, and malt beverages, while explicitly excluding certain other beverages like dairy products and wine. It also expands the definition of "beverage container" to include any sealable bottle, can, jar, or carton primarily made of glass, metal, or plastic that is designed to contain a beverage, specifically including miniatures, but excluding containers made of biodegradable materials. Additionally, the bill introduces a new definition for "miniature" as a small sealable container with a capacity of 100 milliliters or less, specifically designed to hold alcoholic beverages. These definitional changes appear to be aimed at clarifying regulations surrounding the classification and potentially the disposal or recycling of beverage containers, with a particular focus on miniature alcoholic beverage containers.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2260