                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

PLASTIC HOLDING DEVICE PROHIBITED (§ 10.1-1415.2)

A. On and after January 1, 1993, it shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale
beverage containers connected to each other, using rings or other devices
constructed of plastic which is not degradable or recyclable.

B. For the purpose of this section:
			&#8220;Beverage container&#8221; means the individual bottle, can, jar, or
other sealed receptacle, in which a beverage is sold, and which is constructed
of metal, glass, or plastic, or other material, or any combination of these
materials. &#8220;Beverage container&#8221; does not include cups or other
similar open or loosely sealed containers.
			&#8220;Degradable&#8221; means decomposition by photodegradation or
biodegradation within a reasonable period of time upon exposure to natural
elements.

HISTORY: 1991, c. 209.