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Article: Federal Court Halts New York Bottle Bill Implementation in Response to Concerns.
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- May 27, 2009
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NEW YORK, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a preliminary injunction delaying both implementation of the Returnable Container Act ("Bottle Bill") and a requirement for New York-exclusive UPC Code labeling, pending further review to decide on the constitutionality of the law.
Nestle Waters North America CEO Kim Jeffery issued the following statement supporting the decision:
"Nestle Waters strongly supports laws that advance convenient recycling programs and protect the environment. The best laws encourage comprehensive recycling, promote consumer health, and apply to all ...