Bill > S3135

This bill requires producers of plastic packaging and certain other plastic products, referred to as "covered material," to reduce the amount of this material they sell in the state by 10% every two years, ultimately aiming for a 50% reduction within 10 years compared to a baseline period before the law takes effect. Additionally, it establishes a Toxic Packaging Task Force within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to review the toxicity of packaging and recommend additional substances to be restricted, expanding upon existing regulations under the "Toxic Packaging Reduction Act" which currently limits lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium. The bill also introduces new restrictions on substances like PFAS, phthalates, and bisphenols in packaging, with specific exemptions for certain products like medical devices and newspaper bags for a limited time, and outlines enforcement mechanisms for violations, including administrative orders, civil actions, and civil penalties.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3135