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Introduced
07/01/2019
07/01/2019
In Committee
01/05/2021
01/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Reducing plastic bag pollution
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce plastic bag pollution in Massachusetts by prohibiting retail establishments from providing single-use plastic carryout bags to customers, with some exceptions. Instead, retail establishments must provide recycled paper bags or reusable carryout bags, which must meet certain standards set by the Department of Environmental Protection. The bill also allows retail establishments to charge a fee for these alternative bags, and establishes civil penalties for violations. The Department of Environmental Protection is tasked with enforcing the law and setting regulations, including standards for reusable bags. The bill preempts any municipal limitations on the use, sale, or distribution of carryout bags by retail establishments.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see H5242 (on 01/05/2021)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3945 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3945.pdf |
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