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Statewide Legislation

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Approved
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Plastic Summary

Single-use plastic carryout bag means a carryout bag made of plastic that is not a reusable carryout bag. No store or food service business shall provide or sell a single-use plastic carryout bag to a customer; and

Paper Summary

Single-use paper carryout bag means a carryout bag made of paper that is not a reusable carryout bag. No grocery store shall provide or sell a single-use paper carryout bag to a customer.

Reusable Definition

Reusable carryout bag means a carryout bag that: (1) is made of polypropylene, PET nonwoven fabric, nylon, cloth, or other machine washable fabric; (2) has stitched handles; and (3) is designed and manufactured for multiple reuse.

Paper Bag Id Requirements
No
Stores Affected

Store means any grocery store, convenience store, liquor store, pharmacy, drug store, or other retail establishment.

Comply Date
Ordinance
S864
Law Text Details
Notes

Prohibits provision or sale of single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use paper carryout bags, and polystyrene foam food service products; limits provision of single-use plastic straws; appropriates moneys from Clean Communities Program Fund for public education.

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