Bill > A06990

This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law and the Public Health Law in New York. The key provisions are: 1. It prohibits the sale or manufacture of single-use plastic water bottles not comprised of 100% recycled materials, starting 5 years from the effective date. It allows for waivers and suspensions of the requirements under certain emergency conditions. 2. It prohibits the sale of single-use plastic beverage containers comprised of less than 75% recycled materials, starting 5 years from the effective date. 3. It establishes penalties for violations of the above provisions. 4. It requires food service establishments to provide customers with tap water, beverages, and leftovers in reusable containers provided by the customer, upon request. The establishments must also post signage informing customers of these requirements. The overall goal of the bill is to reduce the use of single-use plastic water bottles and beverage containers by promoting the use of recycled materials and reusable containers.