Exempts certain compostable plastic items from ban on single-use plastic carryout products.

This bill amends New Jersey's ban on single-use plastic carryout products to specifically exempt certain compostable items from the restriction. The exemption applies to compostable carryout bags, compostable trash bags, and rigid compostable containers made entirely from organic materials that are certified as compostable by recognized third-party organizations like the Biodegradable Products Institute or ASTM standards. Manufacturers must provide certification to the Department of Environmental Protection to qualify for this exemption. This change directly affects businesses that produce or sell these certified compostable products, allowing them to be used without violating the plastic ban. The bill clarifies that these certified compostable items are not considered single-use plastic products under current law.