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DC B23-0191
DC B23-0191Polystyrene Food Service And Loose Fill Packaging Prohibition Amendment Act Of 2019
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Introduced
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
In Committee
12/11/2019
12/11/2019
Crossed Over
01/07/2020
01/07/2020
Passed
02/14/2020
02/14/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/27/2020
02/27/2020
Introduced Session
23rd Council
Bill Summary
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY - Law 23-76 prohibits the retail sale of polystyrene foam food packaging. It also prohibits the sale of loose fill packaging, commonly known as packing peanuts.
AI Summary
This bill, the Polystyrene Food Service And Loose Fill Packaging Prohibition Amendment Act of 2020, prohibits retailers in the District of Columbia from selling or offering for sale expanded polystyrene food service products, containers, or packing materials (commonly known as "packing peanuts") starting January 1, 2021. The bill amends the Sustainable DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2014 to define these terms and implement the prohibition.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Law L23-0076, Effective from Apr 16, 2020 Published in DC Register Vol 67 and Page 4998 (on 05/15/2020)
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