The bill prohibits cities, towns, and counties in Wyoming from enacting or enforcing any ordinances or regulations that restrict or impose fees on the use of packaging or containers for consumer merchandise. It introduces new legal language in W.S. 15-1-103 and 18-2-101, specifying that governing bodies cannot limit the use of packaging for items sold primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. The definition of "consumer merchandise" is provided to clarify the scope of the prohibition.

Additionally, any existing ordinances or regulations that conflict with this new law as of July 1, 2023, will be deemed void and unenforceable. The act is set to take effect on the same date, ensuring that local governments cannot impose restrictions on packaging or containers for consumer goods moving forward.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15-1-103, 18-2-101