HB 124 -- Glass Containers Sponsor: Long This bill prohibits the possession of glass food or beverage containers within 50 feet of a navigable waterway, except in designated camps and picnic areas or in vehicles on designated roads and parking areas. Violators will be issued warnings from January 1 to December 31, 2002; thereafter violations are a class C misdemeanor. On-duty public officials, people on private lands, and individuals with permits specifically authorizing use of glass containers are exempt. The bill has an effective date of January 1, 2002.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives