HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 11,282RESOLUTION NO. 11,282
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 594 OF THE
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE FOR THE 1973-74 REGULAR
SESSION AND ANY OTHER SIMILAR LEGISLATION RELATING
TO BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
WHEREAS, it has been amply demonstrated that
the disposal of nonreturnable or throwaway beverage con-
tainers is producing a substantial adverse effect upon
the environment, particularly the beaches, parks, and
highways, which is injurious to the health, safety and
welfare of the residents of the entire State of California;
and
WHEREAS, non returnable or throwaway beverage
containers also substantially add to the problem of solid
waste disposal in communities throughout the State of
California; and
WHEREAS, it is extremely difficult to solve the
problems created by the disposal of said beverage containers
either at the local level or through existing laws banning
littering; and
WHEREAS, as found in the State of Oregon in 1972,
said problems must be dealt with on at least the state
level through legislation directed toward eliminating the
sale of beverages in nonrefundable containers and encourag-
ing the return of said containers to the manufacturers; and
WHEREAS, several bills in the past years which
addressed themselves to said problems unfortunately have
been defeated in the Legislature of the State of California;
and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 594 has been introduced
to the Legislature of the State of California for the 1973-74
Regular Session; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 594 as of April 12, 1973,
in substance requires specified beverage containers sold or
offered for sale in the State of California to have specified
refund values; requires dealers, distributors, and manufac-
turers to accept, and pay deposit on, such specified con-
tainers; requires container labeling or other marking to
facilitate the return of such containers; and provides for
enforcement by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control;
and
WHEREAS, said Assembly Bill 594 appears to be reason-
ably calculated to solve some of the major problems resulting
from the sale of nonreturnable beverage containers;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of National
City
does RESOLVE as
SECTION 1.
of California hereby
follows:
The Senate and the
Assembly of
the State
are urged to enact Assembly Bill 594 and
any other legislation which will help to eliminate the environ-
mental blight created by nonreturnable beverage containers.
SECTION 2. The Senate and the Assembly of the State
of California hereby are urged to promote, encourage, and
support research by the beverage and container industries
in the field of biodegradable containers and the recycling
of containers.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit
a certified copy of this resolution to Assemblyman Wadie P.
Deddeh; to Senator James R. Mills; and to Assemblyman Julian
Dixon, who introduced Assembly Bill 594.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of January, 1974.
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