Nevada § 585.535 - Unlawful to sell or offer to sell beverage container opened by detaching metal ring or tab; exceptions; penalty
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§ 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.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 585.535 ("Unlawful to sell or offer to sell beverage container opened by detaching metal ring or tab; exceptions; penalty") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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