The bill amends Florida Statutes to regulate auxiliary containers, which are defined as reusable or single-use bags, cups, bottles, cans, or other packaging designed for transporting, consuming, or protecting merchandise, food, or beverages. The bill introduces a new definition for "auxiliary container" and renumbers existing definitions within section 403.703. Additionally, it removes outdated provisions that required the Department of Environmental Protection to review and update a report on recyclable materials, instead preempting local governments from regulating auxiliary containers and assigning that authority solely to the state.

Furthermore, the bill makes conforming changes to cross-references in section 403.707 and establishes that local governments cannot enact any rules regarding the use, disposition, sale, prohibition, restriction, or tax of auxiliary containers. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the regulation of auxiliary containers at the state level while eliminating previous requirements for local oversight.

Statutes affected:
H 565 Filed: 403.7033, 403.707