The bill amends Florida Statutes to regulate auxiliary containers, which are defined as reusable or single-use bags, cups, bottles, cans, or other packaging made from various materials, including cloth, paper, and plastic. 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 Additionally, it removes outdated provisions that required the Department of Environmental Protection to review and update a report on retail bags and preempts local governments from regulating auxiliary containers, asserting that such regulation is solely the responsibility of 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, sale, or regulation 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 and ensure consistent statewide standards.

Statutes affected:
H 565 Filed: 403.7033, 403.707