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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 1993 - SECT 64E

64E—Outline of Division

        (1)         This Division establishes a litter control and waste management system for beverage containers through a regulatory scheme that has the following general features:

            (a)         beverage containers are prohibited from sale in the State unless approved by the Authority as category A or category B containers or exempted;

            (b)         empty category A containers bearing an approved refund marking are returnable to retailers of such containers for a refund;

            (c)         empty category B containers bearing an approved refund marking are returnable to collection depots for a refund;

            (d)         the operators of collection depots and persons carrying on business as super collectors must be approved by the Authority under this Division;

            (e)         the Authority has power to attach conditions to approvals under this Division to ensure the reuse, recycling or other appropriate disposal of returned containers.

        (2)         This Division also, for the protection of the environment, prohibits the sale or supply of beverages in certain containers.



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