Bill > SF3838

This bill modifies existing requirements for entities selling products labeled as "biodegradable" or "compostable" in Minnesota, removing a specific start date of January 1, 2026, and instead making the changes effective the day after the bill is officially enacted. The bill clarifies that any entity selling such products must ensure they are certified by an organization that primarily focuses on promoting the proper end-of-life management of materials designed to fully biodegrade in specific environments, like industrial composting facilities, and is capable of analyzing products to confirm they meet the necessary standards. Previously, the law also required the certifying entity to be a nonprofit corporation with this focus as its primary operation, but these specific conditions have been removed and replaced with the broader requirements.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/3838/