Nebraska Statutes 69-2010. Grocery or shopping bags; requirements
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On and after January 1, 1992, a person shall not sell or offer for sale at retail any bag used for or intended to be used for groceries or shopping which is constructed of a material which is not biodegradable, photodegradable, or recyclable.
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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 69-2010
- Biodegradable: shall mean degradable through a process by which fungi or bacteria secrete enzymes to convert a complex molecular structure to simple gases and organic compounds. See Nebraska Statutes 69-2003
- Person shall: include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Photodegradable: shall mean degradable through a process in which ultraviolet radiation in sunlight causes a chemical change in a material. See Nebraska Statutes 69-2005
- Recyclable: shall mean suitable for any process of separating, cleaning, treating, and reconstituting waste or other discarded materials for the purpose of recovering or reusing the resources contained therein. See Nebraska Statutes 69-2006
- Retail: shall mean sale for use or consumption and not for resale in any form. See Nebraska Statutes 69-2007