Virginia § 3.2-5116 - Metal beverage containers with detachable metal pull tabs
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 3.2-5116 — Metal beverage containers with detachable metal pull tabs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.2-5116. Metal beverage containers with detachable metal pull tabs
It is unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale at retail within the Commonwealth any metal beverage container or any composite beverage container designed and constructed with an all metal pull tab opening device that detaches from the container when the container is opened in a manner normally used to empty the contents of the container. For the purpose of this section, the term "beverage" shall mean beer as defined in § 4.1-100, or other malt beverages and mineral waters, soda water and formulated soft drinks, with or without carbonation.
1976, c. 774, § 3.1-382.1; 1979, c. 358; 2008, c. 860.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 3.2-5116
What does Code of Virginia § 3.2-5116 cover?
Section 3.2-5116 ("Metal beverage containers with detachable metal pull tabs") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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