Bill > A03310

This bill regulates the sale of plastic trash bags in New York, requiring that they contain at least 30% post-consumer recycled material by weight. It defines key terms like "manufacturer," "plastic trash bag," and "post-consumer material," and establishes labeling requirements for the bags. The bill also sets penalties for retailers and manufacturers who violate these provisions, with retailers receiving a warning for the first violation and then facing a $500 fine for subsequent violations, and manufacturers facing a $500 fine per violation. The Department of Environmental Conservation is authorized to promulgate additional rules and regulations to implement the law, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2024.