Phase out polystyrene single use food containers

This bill prohibits Montana food businesses from using polystyrene foam containers, commonly known as Styrofoam, in a phased timeline starting in 2028. Restaurants and food establishments must stop serving food in these containers by January 1, 2028, while hotels and resorts must also stop providing them by January 1, 2029. Bakery and food packaging businesses must cease using polystyrene foam containers by January 1, 2030. The law allows exemptions for cases of undue hardship or specific uses related to transportation, construction, health, or safety, which require application fees to fund environmental cleanup efforts.