This bill aims to prohibit the state of Minnesota from purchasing certain single-use plastic products, specifically food service ware and bottles with a capacity of 21 fluid ounces or less. The bill introduces new legal language under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16C, which defines "food service ware" as products used for serving, holding, packaging, or transporting prepared food and beverages, and "single-use product" as items designed for one-time use before disposal. State agencies and the commissioner are required to issue bid specifications that align with this prohibition.

However, the bill includes exceptions to this prohibition. It allows for the purchase of these single-use plastic products if alternatives are unavailable, in emergency situations, or when necessary to protect health, safety, or welfare, or to accommodate individuals with disabilities. The provisions of this bill will take effect the day after final enactment and will apply to bid specifications issued thereafter.