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MA H3904

MA H3904
Authorizing the town of Sudbury to establish a fee for checkout bags


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Introduced
06/08/2023
In Committee
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Sudbury be authorized to establish a fee for retail establishment checkout bags in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Sudbury to establish a fee of at least $0.10 per checkout bag provided by retail establishments in the town. The bill defines "checkout bag" and "retail establishment", and specifies that the fee must be separately stated on customer receipts. The Sudbury Board of Health is granted the authority to enforce the law and adopt regulations to implement it. The bill also includes provisions for severability and a three-month effective date.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Waste Disposal
Local Government
  • ‐ General Local Government

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3904 06/08/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3904.pdf 06/08/2023
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