Bill > A00760

This bill establishes a ban on non-compostable produce stickers in New York State, effective January 1, 2026, which will prohibit businesses from selling, offering for sale, or distributing produce with stickers that cannot be composted. Businesses will be allowed to use their current inventory of non-compostable stickers before the ban takes effect. The bill includes an enforcement mechanism with a graduated penalty system: the first violation will result in a warning notice, requiring correction within 30 days; the first violation after the warning will incur a $250 fine, and subsequent violations in the same calendar year will result in a $500 fine. The Department of Environmental Conservation is authorized to create rules and regulations for implementing the ban and will be responsible for enforcement. All monetary penalties collected under this law will be deposited into the state's environmental protection fund, which supports various environmental conservation and protection efforts. By targeting single-use, non-compostable produce stickers, the bill aims to reduce waste and support more environmentally friendly agricultural and commercial practices.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A760