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NY S08613

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends environmental conservation law to restrict the use of green and brown tinted colors on exempt bags unless they are compostable bags as defined in the statute
  • Applies the color restriction to all categories of exempt bags, including bags for uncooked meat, bulk items, food preparation, newspapers, trash bags, food storage, garments, prepackaged items, restaurant carryout bags, and pharmacy bags
  • Requires exempt bags that are tinted green or brown to meet the definition of compostable bags under section 27-2701 of the environmental conservation law
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that bags exempt from bag waste reduction shall not be tinted green or brown unless it is a compostable bag.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

3/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation3/22/2022

Full Bill Text

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