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A resource for legislative bodies considering laws that limit the use of plastic bags

Fact Sheets, Letters & Other Materials

 

NYC 2016 Bag Law

  • NYC Local Law 63, law enacted 6/5/2016

  • Int. No. 209-A, dated 4/27/2016

From Retailers and Retailer Associations

  • California Grocers Association's letter in Support of San Francisco's Carryout Bag Ordinance, dated 2/6/2012

  • Food Industry Alliance of New York State's letter in Opposition to Town of Mamaroneck's Retail Checkout Bag Law, dated 4/3/2013

  • Comments by The Food Industry Alliance of New York State, Inc. in Opposition Draft Retail Checkout Bag Ordinance Dated December 11, 2017, Village of Pleasantville, NY, dated 12/22/17

  • Wal-Mart Reusable Bags Fact Sheet

Other Plastic Bag Resources

  • Ocean State Job Lot Letter, dated 2/15/2018

  • Coastal Clean-Up Data, 2014-2017

  • The Board of the Alameda County Waste Management Authority, dated 2/2016

  • Westport, Connecticut Retail Checkout Bag Surveys Report & Data Summary, conducted 2010

  • New York State Bag Waste Reduction Act, section H of 2019 state budget

  • California SB 270 Implementation Report, 2019

  • NYC Council Paper Bag Fee Law, 2019

Expanded Polystyrene Laws and Lawsuits

  • Bill No. 1135-2013 Outline & FAQ (as introduced), bill introduced 8/22/2013

  • Coalition Support Letter for Bill No. 1135-2013, dated 8/19/2013

  • Petition for Writ of Mandate Against San Diego for EPS Ban, 2019