Iowa Code 455B.313 – Beverage container connectors — prohibition
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1. A distributor as defined in section 455C.1, subsection 9, shall not sell or offer to sell any beverage container if the beverage container is connected to another beverage container by a device constructed of a material which is not biodegradable or photodegradable.
Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Serious misdemeanor | up to 1 year | between $430 and $2,560 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 455B.313
- Beverage: means wine as defined in section 123. See Iowa Code 455B.301
- Beverage container: means a sealed glass, plastic, or metal bottle, can, jar, or carton containing a beverage. See Iowa Code 455B.301
- Biodegradable: means degradable through a process by which fungi or bacteria secrete enzymes to convert a complex molecular structure to simple gasses and organic compounds. See Iowa Code 455B.301
- Distributor: means a person who takes title to one or more packages or packaging components purchased for promotional purposes or resale. See Iowa Code 455D.19
- Photodegradable: means degradable through a process in which ultraviolet radiation in sunlight causes a chemical change in a material. See Iowa Code 455B.301
2. A distributor violating subsection 1 is guilty of a serious misdemeanor.