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NJ A1664

NJ A1664
Eliminates 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
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill eliminates the prohibition on the provision of single-use paper carryout bags by grocery stores for groceries bagged for delivery. Under the bill, single-use paper carryout bags would be permitted to be provided or sold for a fee by grocery stores solely for delivery orders. In addition, this bill requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes obtained through the delivery of goods to deliver groceries, other food items, or for any other appropriate purpose, to the maximum extent feasible.

AI Summary

This bill eliminates the prohibition on the provision of single-use paper carryout bags by grocery stores for groceries bagged for delivery. The bill also requires certain retailers, such as stores, food service businesses, and grocery stores, to repurpose cardboard boxes obtained through the delivery of goods to the maximum extent feasible, allowing them to be reused for the delivery of groceries, other food items, or any other appropriate purpose.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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