Title
AN ACT REQUIRING ESTABLISHMENT OF A "REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE" PROGRAM FOR THE CHEROKEE NATION
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION:
Section 1. Title
This Act shall be known as the “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Act of 2009.”
Section 2. Purpose
The Cherokee Nation, as a global partner in the recycling effort and to supplement other green initiatives will establish a “Reduce, Reuse and Recycling” program for all branches of the Cherokee Nation Government. Such an effort will be the first step in formalizing overall conservation and energy efficiency policies for the Nation.
Section 3. Definitions
For the purposes of this Act:
Cherokee Nation means the Cherokee Nation government and all of its entities, including businesses wholly owned by the Cherokee Nation.
Section 4. New provisions of Law
A. Establishment of Policies
By January 1, 2010 policies will be developed and implemented requiring the following:
(a) Water conserving toilets and fixtures upon new construction or replacement;
(b) Cell phone reuse program;
(c) Eyeglass frame reuse program;
(d) Recycling of televisions, computers and other electronics as appropriate;
(e) Energy consumption reduction;
(f) Assessment of energy efficient options for new construction and remodeling.
B. Paper/cardboard recycling system
(1) The Cherokee Nation shall establish and implement a paper/cardboard recycling system to recycle wastepaper/cardboard products that are recyclable and for which there is an accessible and available market. The recycling system shall include the recyclable wastepaper/cardboard products generated in the offices and other facilities of the Nation. The Cherokee Nation may hire private contractors to establish or implement all or a portion of the recycling system under this Act. The paper/cardboard recycling system established by the Nation shall provide for the recycling of wastepaper/cardboard in the offices and facilities that participate in that system, in accord with...
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