Plastic checkout bag means a carryout bag that is provided by a business to a customer for purposes of transporting groceries or other retail goods, is made from plastic, and is not specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse.
Business means any commercial enterprise or establishment operating in the State, including an individual proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other legal entity, whether for profit or not for profit, and includes all employees of the business or any independent contractors associated with the business.
Prohibits the use and distribution in the State of certain single-use plastics. Requires all moneys collected for the provision of reusable or recyclable bags to be deposited in the environmental management special fund.
