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NY A10661
Bill
Status
8/12/2022
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Removes garment bags from the list of exempt bags under New York's plastic bag ban in the Environmental Conservation Law.
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Allows retailers and manufacturers to use and sell existing inventory of plastic garment bags until stock is depleted, but prohibits importing new plastic garment bags from out of state.
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Clarifies the definition of "reusable bag" to include bags with or without handles made of machine washable fabric or durable material designed for multiple reuse.
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Takes effect January 1 following enactment, with authorization for regulatory agencies to adopt necessary rules before the effective date.
Legislative Description
Relates to prohibiting the distribution of plastic garment bags; provides that retailers may use and manufacturers may sell their current inventory of plastic garment bags until such bags are out of stock.
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation
8/12/2022