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MS HB1500
Bill
Status
2/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Philip Gunn
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AI Summary
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Prohibits counties and cities from adopting ordinances that regulate the use, disposition, or sale of auxiliary containers (bags, cups, bottles, or packaging made of cloth, paper, plastic, cardboard, aluminum, glass, or similar materials used for transporting food, beverages, or merchandise).
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Prohibits local units of government from imposing fees, charges, or taxes on auxiliary containers.
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Does not restrict curbside recycling programs, designated recycling locations, or commercial recycling programs.
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Does not apply to ordinances prohibiting littering or to auxiliary container use on property owned by local units of government.
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Effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Counties and municipalities; prohibit certain regulation of the use, disposition, sale or taxing of disposal plastic bags and certain other containers.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/27/2018