MA H3138

Creates a "Certified Green Restaurant" program administered by the Department of Environmental Protection, applying to restaurants, food trucks, vendors, and caterers that use reusable utensils, dishes, glasses, and bulk condiments

Provides a $5,000 sales and use tax credit upon certification for restaurants that switch from disposables to reusables after January 1, 2027, plus an additional $5,000 annually for up to 3 years if standards are maintained

Limits eligibility to 250 restaurants per fiscal year for each credit category, with previously certified restaurants receiving priority over new applicants

Requires state agencies to give preference to Certified Green Restaurants when conducting official business, unless deemed unreasonable

Department of Environmental Protection must establish certification standards within one year covering energy, water, reusables, disposables, food/beverage, chemicals, grease collection, linens, pest control, recycling/composting, and employee accreditation