S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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1971
2009-2010 Regular Sessions
I N A S S E M B L Y
January 14, 2009
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Introduced by M. of A. ENGLEBRIGHT, COLTON -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M.
of A. CLARK, CYMBROWITZ, DINOWITZ, GOTTFRIED, McENENY -- read once and
referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
litter control
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 27-1003 of the environmental
conservation law, as amended by chapter 778 of the laws of 1988, is
amended to read as follows:
1. "Beverage" means carbonated soft drinks, FRUIT JUICES, ICE TEA
BEVERAGES, MILK, mineral water, soda water, beer, other malt beverages,
WINE, LIQUOR and [a] wine [product] PRODUCTS as defined in subdivision
thirty-six-a of section three of the alcoholic beverage control law.
"Malt beverages" means any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermenta-
tion or infusion or decoction of barley, malt, hops, or other wholesome
grain or cereal and water including, but not limited to ale, stout or
malt liquor.
S 2. Subdivision 2 of section 27-1003 of the environmental conserva-
tion law, as amended by chapter 546 of the laws of 1986, is amended to
read as follows:
2. "Beverage container" means the individual, separate, sealed glass,
metal, aluminum, steel or plastic bottle, can or jar used for containing
one gallon or 3.8 liters or less at the time of sale of a beverage
intended for use or consumption in this state AND WHICH IS REFILLABLE
WITH A CAPACITY TO BE REFILLED AND RESOLD NOT LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE
TIMES. Beverage containers sold or distributed aboard aircraft or ships
shall be considered as intended for use or consumption outside this
state.
S 3. This act shall take effect January 1, 2010.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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