Bill > H0033

This bill proposes to establish a $0.10 charge for each disposable carryout bag used by a person for the purpose of carrying goods, food, or other products from a retail establishment. The bill defines key terms such as "disposable carryout bag" and "retail establishment," and specifies that stores must remit $0.08 of the $0.10 charge to the Department of Taxes, with the remaining $0.02 serving as reimbursement for processing. The revenue collected will initially be deposited into the General Fund, but starting July 1, 2020, it will be directed to the Waste Management Assistance Fund. The bill also establishes a penalty of up to $500.00 for violations. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to include the use of disposable carryout bags under the Secretary's and the Board's enforcement authority.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2020/H.33