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A 5072 In Committee

Relates to the paper carryout bag reduction fee

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Implements a one year phase-in period for a local law, ordinance or resolution imposing a paper carryout bag reduction fee where forty percent of such fees are returned to such county or city for the purpose of purchasing and distributing reusable bags, with priority given to low- and fixed-income communities, and after the first year, such forty percent of fees shall be remitted to the person who collected the fees.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 12, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
31 · Low