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NJ A4850

NJ A4850
Prohibits procurement of single use plastic beverage containers by State and local government entities.


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Introduced
09/23/2024
In Committee
09/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits State and local government entities that have the authority to contract for the purchase of goods and services from purchasing single use plastic beverage containers. The bill provides exemptions to any binding contractual obligations for the purchase of goods or services entered into prior to the effective date of this bill or when the procurement of an alternative to single use plastic beverage containers would not be economically feasible. The bill directs State agencies and local government entities authorized to purchase or contract for goods and services to revise their procurement procedures in order to comply with this bill.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits state and local government entities in New Jersey from procuring single-use plastic beverage containers, with exceptions for existing contractual obligations or if the procurement of an alternative would not be economically feasible. The bill defines key terms like "beverage," "plastic," and "single-use plastic beverage container," and requires state agencies and local government entities to review and revise their procurement procedures to comply with the ban within one year of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (on 09/23/2024)

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