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NJ S426

NJ S426
Requires producers of packaging products sold in New Jersey to adopt and implement packaging product stewardship plans.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires producers of packaging products sold in New Jersey to adopt and implement packaging product stewardship plans.

AI Summary

This bill requires producers of packaging products sold in New Jersey to adopt and implement packaging product stewardship plans. The plans must ensure producers remain responsible for managing the collection, transportation, reuse, and recycling or disposal of all discarded packaging products in the state, using environmentally sound practices. The plans must also establish performance goals for post-consumer recycled content and recycling rates, and describe how producers will work with existing waste infrastructure or establish new infrastructure to implement the plan. The bill outlines the requirements for the stewardship plans, the approval process, and enforcement provisions, including penalties for non-compliance.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing (10:00:00 1/30/2023 Committee Room 1, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 01/30/2023)

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