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2009 SESSION

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SB 971 Plastic bags; requires that certain stores provide on-premises recycling, therefor.

Introduced by: Harry B. Blevins | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Plastic bag recycling; penalty.  Requires that, effective January 1, 2010, certain stores provide on-premises recycling for plastic bags. Stores that are part of a chain or occupy more than 5,000 square feet and distribute plastic bags to consumers must provide reusable bags for sale and take back and recycle used plastic bags.  If requested by a store owner, the manufacturer of plastic bags must offer to arrange for the transportation and recycling services. Any violation is punishable by a civil penalty of up to $100.

FULL TEXT

• 01/12/09  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 097751204  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/12/09  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 097751204
• 01/12/09  Senate: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
• 01/19/09  Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (14-Y 0-N)