Bill > H3945

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.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3945