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NY S08886
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/25/2024
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
- Amends the definition of "reusable bag" under New York Environmental Conservation Law to establish comprehensive material and durability requirements
- Expands eligible materials to include cloth, machine washable fabric, non-film washable material, and hand or machine washable fabrics such as polypropylene, polyethylene-terephthalate, polyester, nylon, and fabric blends
- Requires reusable bags to have at least one non-stretching strap or handle fastened securely to meet strength and durability standards
- Establishes minimum lifespan requirement of 125 uses, with each use defined as carrying a minimum of 22 pounds over a distance of at least 175 feet
- Requires minimum fabric weight of 80 grams per square meter for bags made of non-film plastic materials
- Takes effect 30 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Updates the definition of the term "reusable bag", as used in the environmental conservation law, to specify minimum material and durability standards.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
3/25/2024
Committee Referrals
Environmental Conservation3/25/2024
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