February 7, 2007, Introduced by Reps. Miller, Constan, Young, Polidori, Gonzales, Condino, Spade, Leland, Hopgood and Bieda and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 166.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
PART 166. STATE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Sec. 16601. As used in this part:
(a) "Agency of this state" means a department, board,
commission, agency, or council of this state.
(b) "Recyclable" means able to be easily and readily
introduced into a commercial stream of material for which there is
a well-established market for reuse or recycling or able to be
returned for a refund under the Initiated Law of 1976, MCL 445.571
to 445.576.
Sec. 16603. (1) An agency of this state that conducts an event
open to the public at which beverages are provided in recyclable
plastic, aluminum, or glass containers shall place receptacles
specifically designated for the collection of those containers on
the premises where the event is held.
(2) An agency of this state described in subsection (1) shall
make a reasonable effort to transfer beverage containers deposited
in receptacles placed under subsection (1) to an appropriate
location for reuse, recycling, or return.