Budget Amendment ID: FY2013-S4-210

ENV 210

Protecting the Environment

Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:-

SECTION ___.  Notwithstanding any general law, special law or regulation to the contrary, the sale of non-carbonated water in the Commonwealth, including mineral water, flavored and unflavored water, vitamin water, and other water beverages, in “beverage containers” or “plastic bottles” as defined in section 321 of chapter 94 and not having a refund value as provided in section 322 of chapter 94 and otherwise not subject to the provisions of sections 321 to 327 inclusive of chapter 94 of the General Laws, shall be prohibited effective July 1, 2013.  This section shall not apply to sales of water in individual containers with a capacity of more than 24 ounces.