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NY S02981
Bill
Status
1/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Prohibits manufacture and sale of single-use plastic water bottles comprised of less than 100 percent recycled materials beginning five years from the effective date, with allowances for health emergencies and existing contracts.
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Prohibits sale or distribution of single-use plastic beverage containers comprised of less than 75 percent recycled materials beginning five years from the effective date.
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Establishes civil penalties of $100 for first violation, $200 for second violation within 12 months, and $400 for third and subsequent violations within 12 months, with initial warning and compliance information.
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Requires food service establishments to serve tap water in customer-provided reusable beverage containers upon request and to package leftovers in customer-provided reusable food containers when requested, provided containers are clean and appropriate.
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Directs the environmental conservation commissioner to conduct a study on plastic water bottle impacts and public water fountain availability, with findings and recommendations due within one year.
Legislative Description
Relates to prohibiting the sale or manufacture of single-use plastic water bottles not comprised of one hundred percent recycled material; prohibits the sale of single-use plastic beverage containers comprised of less than seventy-five percent recycled materials; establishes penalties for violations; requires food service establishments to provide customers with tap water, beverages and leftovers in reusable beverage containers provided by a customer.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/3/2024