Existing law prohibits a food delivery service platform provider from facilitating an online food order involving a food dispensing establishment unless the food delivery service platform provider has entered into a written agreement with the food dispensing establishment. (NRS 597.7635) Section 2 of this bill requires a food delivery service platform provider to provide a user with the option to request to receive disposable foodware or standard condiments from the food dispensing establishment with his or her order. Section 2 also prohibits a food dispensing establishment that has a written agreement with a food delivery service platform provider from: (1) providing disposable foodware or standard condiments with an order unless requested by the user; and (2) packaging or bundling disposable foodware or standard condiments for single use in a manner that prevents the user from receiving only the disposable foodware or standard condiments that the user requested. Section 27 of this bill makes a conforming change to indicate the placement of section 2 and applies certain existing definitions relating to food delivery service platform providers to section 2. Section 28 of this bill provides that a violation of section 2 shall be deemed a deceptive trade practice and is subject to certain existing civil and criminal penalties. Beginning January 1, 2026, section 3 of this bill: (1) prohibits a manufacturer from selling, offering for sale or distributing for sale or use any disposable foodware, food packaging or utensils that are made wholly or partially from recycled black plastic; and (2) makes a willful and knowing violation of this prohibition subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000. Beginning January 1, 2026, section 4 of this bill prohibits a manufacturer from selling, offering for sale or distributing for sale or use any plastic bottle designed to hold liquid for oral consumption and makes a violation of this prohibition subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000. Existing law prohibits, with certain exceptions, the discharge, use or release of any Class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for the purpose of testing the Class B firefighting foam or firefighting training. (NRS 459.682) Beginning on January 1, 2026, section 24 of this bill prohibits, with certain exceptions, a manufacturer from selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale or distributing for use any carpet or rug, fabric treatment, food packaging, juvenile product, cosmetic, indoor textile furnishing or indoor upholstered furniture that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Section 24 also authorizes a manufacturer of such products to include a sticker on the product label that states “NO PFAS” to inform the consumer that the product does not contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Section 25 of this bill requires, with certain exceptions, a manufacturer of cookware sold in this State that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to list those substances on the product label of the cookware and on any product listing for online sales: (1) that the product contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and (2) an Internet address and QR code for a website that contains certain information about the intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Section 25 also authorizes a manufacturer of cookware that does not contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to include a sticker on the product label that states “NO PFAS” to inform the consumer that the product does not contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Sections 6-22 of this bill define certain terms related to such substances. Section 26 of this bill provides that a person who willfully and knowingly violates the provisions of section 24 or 25 is guilty of a misdemeanor. Section 23 of this bill provides an exception to the requirements and prohibitions set forth in sections 5-26 of this bill to the extent that such provisions are preempted by or conflict with federal law. Existing law requires a redevelopment plan that contains a provision requiring that taxes be levied upon taxable property in the respective redevelopment area to allocate certain excess amounts of the levied taxes to pay the costs of redevelopment and certain debts relating to redevelopment. (NRS 279.676) Existing law further requires that a certain percentage of such allocated revenue be set aside for certain purposes relating to: (1) affordable housing; and (2) public educational facilities, activities and programs. (NRS 279.685, 279.6855) Section 29 of this bill requires a redevelopment agency to: (1) set aside 1 percent of such allocated revenue received on or after October 1, 2025, to increase, improve or enhance landscaping in existing neighborhoods to provide shade and reduce heat island effects in such neighborhoods; and (2) perform certain actions relating to heat mitigation. Section 29 also requires the redevelopment agency to prepare and submit a report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmission to the Legislative Commission or the Legislature, as appropriate, regarding the amount of such money expended for those purposes. Section 30 of this bill provides that the requirements of section 29 are an exception to the requirement that all such excess allocated revenue be pledged for the payment of the principal and interest on loans, advances and indebtedness relating to redevelopment. Section 31 of this bill makes a conforming change to indicate the placement of section 29 in the Nevada Revised Statutes. Section 37 of this bill requires a redevelopment agency to: (1) partner with certain organizations to identify drought tolerant trees to plant pursuant to the requirements of section 29; and (2) contract with an arborist or the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Nevada, Reno, to identify and purchase tree seedlings for planting pursuant to the requirements of section 29. Existing law requires the Division of Emergency Management within the Office of the Military to adopt regulations setting forth the manner in which federal funds received by the Division to finance projects related to emergency management and homeland security are allocated. (NRS 414.040) Section 32 of this bill requires the Division to, where appropriate and applicable, apply for grants of money from the Federal Government or other sources to reduce heat island effects where such heat island effects threaten the health and safety of the residents of this State and may result in or worsen an emergency or disaster. Existing law authorizes the Governor to prepare a state emergency management plan and requires the Chief of the Division to foster the adoption of plans for emergency operations. (NRS 414.040, 414.060) Existing law requires such plans to be developed and executed in collaboration with persons and organizations that advocate for the needs of victims of emergencies and disasters. (NRS 414.093) Section 33 of this bill requires such plans to include plans for mitigating any severe heat experienced by the victims of emergencies or disasters. Existing law creates the State Board of Cosmetology and requires the Board to oversee applicants for a license and persons licensed in cosmetology, schools of cosmetology, cosmetological establishments and facilities in which threading is conducted. (NRS 644A.200, 644A.250) Section 34 of this bill: (1) requires the Board to collect and test random samples of packaged synthetic hair braids sold or offered for sale in this State to determine whether the braids contain formaldehyde; and (2) authorizes the Board to contract with a testing laboratory to conduct the testing of packaged synthetic hair braids. Section 35 of this bill makes an appropriation to the Nevada Center for Applied Research of the University of Nevada, Reno, to develop a scientific test to determine whether packaged synthetic hair braids contain formaldehyde and to purchase any necessary equipment and equipment warranties. Section 36 of this bill requires the Board to contract with the Nevada Center for Applied Research to conduct the testing of packaged synthetic hair braids required by section 34 and to provide annual reports to the Board with the results of the testing.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 597.7625, 597.7642, 279.680, 374.358, 414.040, 414.093
BDR: 597.7625, 597.7642, 279.680, 374.358, 414.040, 414.093