SPONSOR: Wellenkamp
This bill specifies that, beginning January 1, 2027, the Division of State Parks must require concession contracts to give procurement preference to suppliers who provide nonplastic alternatives in place of single-use plastic products. Beginning January 1, 2028, no retail concessionaire operating within a State Park can sell or distribute single-use plastic bags, single-use bottled water, or polystyrene beverage cups or food containers. Exceptions to this requirement are outlined in the bill.
Currently, all merchants, vendors, and peddlers doing business in the State must have the option to provide customers either a paper or plastic bag for any items purchased and no political subdivision can impose a band, fee, or tax for the use of either a paper or plastic bag. This bill also repeals this provision of law.
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