Current through September 30, 2024
Section 31.203 - Possession of used liquor bottlesThe possession of used liquor bottles by any person other than the person who empties the contents thereof is prohibited except in the following circumstances:
(a) The owner or occupant of any premises on which the used bottles have been lawfully emptied may assemble the bottles on such premises- (1) For delivery to a bottler or importer on specific request of that bottler or importer;(2) For destruction, either on the premises on which the bottles are emptied or elsewhere, including disposition for purposes that will result in the bottles being rendered unusable as bottles; or(3) In the case of unusual or distinctive bottles, for disposition or sale as collectors' items or for other purposes not involving the packaging of any product for sale;(b) Any person may possess, offer for sale, or sell unusual or distinctive bottles for purposes not involving the packaging of any product for sale; and(c) Any person may assemble used liquor bottles for the purpose of recycling or reclaiming the glass or other approved liquor bottle material.