Bill > S08600

This bill requires manufacturers of plastic beverage containers to ensure that their plastic beverage caps are either tethered to the container or include an opening that allows beverage consumption while the cap remains attached. The legislation applies to a wide range of beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and defines "plastic" as a synthetic material made from linked monomers. Manufacturers with gross annual revenues of $10 million or more must comply within three years of the law's effective date, while smaller manufacturers have six years to comply. Manufacturers must provide information about their compliance upon request, and the department will consider factors like brand ownership and design control when determining manufacturer status. Violations can result in civil penalties of $1,000 per violation per day, and enforcement can be pursued by the department, attorney general, or local district attorneys. The bill aims to reduce plastic waste by preventing bottle caps from becoming separate litter and improving recyclability of beverage containers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8600