Maine § 7 §219-C Returnable, reusable or refillable containers and packaging

Maine Statutes

§ 7 §219-C — Returnable, reusable or refillable containers and packaging

Maine § 7 §219-C

Title 7AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Part 1ADMINISTRATION

Ch. 8-AFOOD AND FOOD POLICY

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 7, § 7 §219-C (2026).

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1.Use permitted; rules and guidelines. The department shall ensure that its rules, established in accordance with the commissioner's rule-making authority in section 12, and guidelines:

2.Reuse permitted. A returnable, reusable or refillable container or packaging returned by a consumer may be reclaimed by a business or a 3rd party, restored to standards for health and safety and reused in the packaging and selling of a nonfood item, a shelf-stable item or other food to the same or another consumer. The department shall provide technical assistance and education to businesses and consumers regarding best practices for the use and reuse of returnable, reusable or refillable containers. For purposes of this section, "food" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 2152, subsection 4 and

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1.
Use permitted; rules and guidelines.
The department shall ensure that its rules, established in accordance with the commissioner's rule-making authority in section 12, and guidelines:
2.
Reuse permitted.
A returnable, reusable or refillable container or packaging returned by a consumer may be reclaimed by a business or a 3rd party, restored to standards for health and safety and reused in the packaging and selling of a nonfood item, a shelf-stable item or other food to the same or another consumer. The department shall provide technical assistance and education to businesses and consumers regarding best practices for the use and reuse of returnable, reusable or refillable containers.
For purposes of this section, "food" has the same meaning as in Title 22, section 2152, subsection 4 and "business" means a business licensed by the department under Title 22, chapter 551.