Pub. Resources Code, § 14512 · Chapter 2. Definitions
Pub. Resources Code, § 14512
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
“Empty beverage container” means a beverage container which meets all of the following requirements:
(a) Has the seal or closure installed by the manufacturer broken or removed.
(b) Does not contain foreign materials other than the residue of the beverage originally packaged in the beverage container by the manufacturer.
(c) Bears the message required by Section 14561, or is a refillable beverage container.
(d) Has a refund value established pursuant to Section 14560.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1339, Sec. 3. Effective October 2, 1989.
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