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NJ A4765
NJ A4765Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper bags by grocery stores for delivery orders; requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes if feasible.
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Introduced
10/13/2022
10/13/2022
In Committee
10/13/2022
10/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper bags by grocery stores for delivery orders; requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes if feasible.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the prohibition on grocery stores providing single-use paper bags for delivery orders and requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes obtained through the delivery of goods, if feasible. The bill aims to address concerns over plastic pollution and single-use waste while allowing for the use of paper bags for grocery deliveries. It also seeks to promote the reuse of cardboard boxes to minimize waste.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 10/13/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4765 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4765_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4765_I1.PDF |
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