Capezzuto v. State Ballot Law Commission

At issue in this case is the validity of an initiative petition which proposed enactment of a law entitled “An Act to promote environmentally acceptable product packaging.” If enacted, the proposed law would require all packaging used in Massachusetts after December 31, 1995, to be reusable or to contain recyclable or recycled materials which meet certain specific standards. The proposed law also provides various remedies to redress violations.

On August 2, 1989, the drafter of the proposed law, Amy Perry, caused to be submitted an initiative petition to the Attorney General for certification…