This bill introduces a new provision to the existing law that prohibits the approval of new large groundwater withdrawal permits specifically for the commercial sale of bottled or bulk water that utilizes any amount of hydrocarbon-derived plastic in its packaging. The new language is added as a paragraph (I-a) to RSA 485-C:21, which outlines the restrictions on groundwater extraction for bottling purposes.

The bill aims to address environmental concerns related to plastic pollution by preventing the extraction of groundwater for the production of bottled water in plastic containers. The effective date of this act is set to be upon its passage, indicating an immediate implementation of the prohibition once the bill is enacted.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 485-C:21
HB1141 text: 485-C:21