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FL S0498
Bill
AI Summary
- Repeals the state preemption that prohibits local governments and agencies from enacting rules, regulations, or ordinances regarding the use, sale, prohibition, restriction, or taxation of auxiliary containers, wrappings, or disposable plastic bags (Section 403.7033, F.S.)
- Repeals the preemption of polystyrene product regulation to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which had prevented local governments from regulating the use or sale of polystyrene by entities under the state food safety chapter (Section 500.90, F.S.)
- Restores authority to local governments to independently regulate or ban single-use plastic bags and polystyrene products within their jurisdictions
- Eliminates the requirement for the Department of Environmental Protection to update its 2010 retail bags report with recommendations to the Legislature by December 31, 2021
- Effective date of July 1, 2024; sponsored by Senator Stewart
Legislative Description
Preemption of Recyclable and Polystyrene Materials
Last Action
Died in Commerce and Tourism
3/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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