HB 6609 Summary

• Prohibits distribution of food service ware made from polystyrene foam within Michigan, effective 90 days after enactment.

• Bans food vendors and state facility food providers from distributing prepared food in polystyrene foam containers; prohibits state departments from purchasing such items.

• Restricts distribution of packing materials, coolers, egg cartons, and meat/fish trays made from polystyrene foam, with limited exceptions for medical/veterinary shipping and items packaged outside the state.

• Allows the Department of Environmental Quality director to grant waivers for up to 3 years if no feasible alternatives exist, or for small businesses with gross income under $500,000 lacking suitable affordable alternatives.

• Establishes civil fines of $250 for first violation and $1,000 for second violation; third and subsequent violations constitute misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment or $2,500 fine.