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NY A06537
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/6/2009
Primary Sponsor
William Boyland
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AI Summary
- Imposes a 15-cent tax on plastic shopping bags used at the point of sale in shops, supermarkets, service stations, and all sales outlets
- Retailers must pass the full tax amount to customers as a charge at checkout and itemize it on receipts
- Exempts plastic bags containing fresh meat, fish, poultry, non-packed produce, confectionery, dairy products, cooked food, or ice; bags for aircraft or ship sales; reusable bags sold for at least 75 cents; and customer-provided bags
- If non-exempt items are placed in an exempt plastic bag, the customer is charged the 15-cent tax at checkout
- Plastic shopping bags must not exceed 250mm × 345mm × 450mm in size
- Takes effect January 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Imposes a fifteen cent tax on plastic shopping bags used to transport every sale of tangible personal property by consumers; provides for certain exemptions and imposes limitations on the size of plastic bags used for the sale of tangible personal property.
Last Action
held for consideration in ways and means
7/1/2010
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means3/6/2009
Full Bill Text
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