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ME LD1306

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bradstreet

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Extends the exemption for polystyrene foam disposable food service containers prepackaged at wholesale from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2027

  • Delays the effective date of stricter polystyrene container regulations (38 MRSA §1571, sub-§3-A) by two years, from 2025 to 2027

  • Enacted as emergency legislation to take effect immediately upon gubernatorial approval, bypassing the standard 90-day waiting period

  • Approved by the Governor on May 30, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 151

Legislative Description

An Act to Continue the Exemption for Polystyrene Foam Disposable Food Service Containers Prepackaged at Wholesale

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Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment And Natural Resources3/27/2025

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