Nev. Rev. Stat. § 585.535

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 585.535 - Unlawful to sell or offer to sell beverage container opened by detaching metal ring or tab; exceptions; penalty

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, it is unlawful for a person to sell or offer for sale at retail a metal beverage container so designed and constructed that it is opened by detaching a metal ring or tab.

2. This section does not prohibit the sale of a beverage container which:

(a) Is sealed with laminated tape, foil or other soft material that is detachable; or

(b) Contains milk-based, soy-based or similar products which require heat and pressure in the canning process.

3. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 for each violation. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

NRS 585.535

Added to NRS by 1989, 277