Relates to the use of single use plastic garment bags and dry cleaning bags
What changed between versions
Changed the target law from General Business Law to Environmental Conservation Law and expanded the subject matter to include dry cleaning bags in addition to single-use plastic garment bags.
Added a requirement for retail dry cleaning establishments to either return clothing in reusable bags or offer reusable bags for sale to customers.
Added a new requirement for dry cleaning establishments to maintain records about plastic bag collection, transport, and recycling for at least three years.
Modified the definition of exempt bags to remove garment bags from the exemption list and added specific exemptions for pharmacy bags and restaurant carryout bags.
Updated the definition of film plastic to remove dry cleaning bags from the list of plastic packaging products.
Changed the effective date from immediately to 180 days after the bill becomes law.