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NY S01196
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Tony Avella
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AI Summary
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Requires stores to place plastic bag recycling collection bins near the entrance (if practicable) with clearly marked signage in at least 16-point font identifying acceptable bag types including grocery, dry cleaning, and newspaper bags.
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Mandates stores stock reusable bags for purchase and allow customers to use reusable bags instead of plastic or paper carryout bags.
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Requires all collected plastic bags and film plastic to be emptied regularly, transported, and recycled except for bags contaminated with foreign material.
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Obligates stores to maintain records for a minimum of three years documenting collection, transport, and recycling of plastic bags by weight, with records available to the department upon request.
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with a one-year transition period for stores to use existing stock of plastic carryout bags before compliance required.
Legislative Description
Requires the placement of the recycling receptacle/collection bin near the entrance of the store, if practicable; makes related provisions; mandates a sign be posted above the receptacle/collection bin indicating that this is the location to recycle plastic bags, including grocery store bags, dry cleaning bags, and newspaper bags.
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation
6/19/2018