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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to restrict the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. The key provisions are:
1. Food establishments will be prohibited from dispensing food to customers in disposable food service containers made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) after August 1, 2018.
2. Retail establishments will be prohibited from selling or distributing EPS food service wares to customers after August 1, 2018.
3. The Department will establish regulations for enforcement, including fines up to $1,000 for violations.
4. Food establishments can apply for a one-year deferment if compliance would cause undue hardship, which can be extended upon reapplication demonstrating continued hardship.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (32)
Ruth Balser (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3502 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3502.pdf |
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