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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
06/09/2022
06/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish the Sustainable Food Service Ware Act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Sustainable Food Service Ware Act, which requires all retail food establishments in the state to use food service ware that is biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, or reusable for any food prepared or packaged on the premises. The bill defines these key terms, such as "biodegradable," "compostable," and "reusable products," and it directs the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate regulations to enforce the new law, which will take effect on January 1, 2023. The goal of this legislation is to reduce plastic packaging waste from the food service industry.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S503 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S503.pdf |
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