Labels — Maine Code § 1723.
Maine Code § 1723. — Labels. Reproduced from the official Maine Revised Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1723.. Labels
1. Labels. The label shall appear on the bottom of the plastic bottle or rigid plastic container and be clearly visible. This label shall consist of a number with letters placed below the number. The numbers and letters shall be as follows:
A. For polyethylene terephthalate, the letters "PETE" and the number 1; [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]
B. For high-density polyethylene, the letters "HDPE" and the number 2; [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]
C. For vinyl, the letter "V" and the number 3; [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]
D. For low-density polyethylene, the letters "LDPE" and the number 4; [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]
E. For polypropylene, the letters "PP" and the number 5; [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]
F. For polystyrene, the letters "PS" and the number 6; or [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]
G. For any other plastic resins, including multilayer, the letters "OTHER" and the number 7. [PL 1989, c. 585, Pt. C, §16 (NEW).]
2. Alternative labels.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Maine Revised Statutes § 1723.
- Jurisdiction: Maine
- Code: Maine Revised Statutes
- Subject: Labels
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