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NY A04144
NY A04144Provides that bags exempt from bag waste reduction shall not be tinted green or brown unless it is a compostable plastic bag.
summary
Introduced
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to limiting tinted green and brown to compostable plastic bags for the purposes of bag waste reduction
AI Summary
This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to limit the use of tinted green or brown plastic bags to only those that are compostable. The bill exempts certain types of bags, such as those used for raw meat, produce, or prescription drugs, from this requirement. The purpose of this change is to reduce bag waste by ensuring that exempt bags are not made from non-compostable tinted plastic.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Environment
- ‐ Waste Disposal
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A4144 | 02/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04144&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04144 | 02/10/2023 |
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