Bill > LD1928

This bill prohibits lodging establishments, such as hotels, motels, resorts, and short-term rentals (but excluding hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities), from providing personal health or beauty products like shampoo, soap, and lotion in small plastic containers with less than 6 ounces of capacity. The prohibition will be implemented in two phases: starting January 1, 2030, for lodging establishments with 50 or more units, and starting January 1, 2032, for establishments with fewer than 50 units. The law allows the use of plastic refillable containers and single-use containers made from non-plastic materials. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection will oversee enforcement, with the ability to request compliance certificates and issue $100 fines for non-compliance. The bill defines key terms like "plastic" and "personal health or beauty product" and includes an exemption for stand-alone cabins, cottages, or apartments with a capacity of 12 guests or fewer. The goal appears to be reducing single-use plastic waste in the hospitality industry by encouraging alternative packaging methods.