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NY S02071

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the environmental conservation law to restrict the use of green and brown tinted colors on exempt plastic bags
  • Exempt bags may only be tinted green or brown if they are compostable plastic bags as defined in section 27-2701
  • Applies to bags used for meat, fish, poultry, bulk items, prepared food, newspapers, trash, food storage, garments, prescription drugs, and restaurant carryout
  • 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

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/18/2023

Full Bill Text

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