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    Statewide Legislationtop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 01/18/2019
    Plastic Summary Banned
    Paper Summary Counties and cities in New York will have the option to charge a fee on each paper bag.
    Reusable Definition Reusable bag means a bag: (a) made of cloth or other machine washable fabric that has handles; or (b) a durable bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse.
    Stores Affected It applies to any store that is required to collect sales tax, including groceries, retailers and small businesses. except restaurants (take-out or delivery), assuming those bags comply with the "sanitary code".
    Fees Optional by muncipality
    Comply Date 03/20/2020
    Ordinance 2020 Budget (A02008C, Part H, Title 28, Section 27
    Notes NOTE: If a local municipality or city has an ordinance already adopted, they must still comply with the bag type/use requirements in State of NY ordinance. However, they can keep their "fee" structure if they adopted one. If they did not have a fee or if they've never had a law, it now becomes their discretion whether to adopt the new "paper bag reduction fee". ADVISE: a retailer should seek council. The State of NY would not confirm this interpretation of their law.
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    Updated September 03, 2019
    Albanytop
    Status Mandatory Recycling Program
    Notes Program that requires stores that give plastic bags also have recycle bins on location.
    Updated February 16, 2012
    Bedfordtop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 06/06/2018
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements
    Paper Summary A paper bag that should have the following characteristics: A. Contains no old-growth fiber; B. Is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content.
    Reusable Definition A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either: 1) made of cloth or other machine-washable material, but not film plastic; or 2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick. Reusable carryout bags provided to customers pursuant to this chapter shall be conspicuously labeled as reusable.
    Stores Affected RETAIL SALES The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets and flea markets. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, and other sales by residents at their homes
    Fees $0.10 for any single use bag
    Comply Date 04/01/2019
    Ordinance Chapter 98
    Notes NOTE: This is not a ban. If a retailer choses to give single use bags- they need to charge a fee.
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    Updated July 31, 2018
    Dutchess Countytop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 12/24/2018
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 4.0 thick and Specific ID requirements
    Paper Summary No old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements
    Reusable Definition Any bag with handles that is specifically deigned and manufactured for multiple uses, minimum lifetime capacity of 125 or more uses, carry 22 or more pounds over a distance of at least 175 feet, has a minimum volume of 15 liters, made of cloth or other machine washable fabric, Shall not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts. Or made of other durable material including plastic at least 4.0 thick.
    Stores Affected
    "STORE" shall mean an establishment engaged in the retail sale of personal, consumer or household items including but not limited to drug stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, foodmarts, apparel stores, home center and hardware stores, stationery and office supply stores, and food service establishments located within grocery stores, ...view more convenience stores or foodmarts, that provide carryout bags to customers in which to place purchased items. This term does not include food service establishments located outside of grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores or foodmarts. view less
    Comply Date 01/01/2019
    Ordinance #2018-297
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    Updated April 01, 2019
    East Hamptontop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 07/29/2011
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
    Stores Affected See ordinance for full description
    Fees None
    Comply Date 2012
    Ordinance Four-2011 Chapter 231
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    Updated April 20, 2012
    East Hampton Towntop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 12/18/2014
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
    Stores Affected Any person engaged in retail sales within a principal or accessory retail use within the Town shall provide only reusable bags and/or recyclable paper bags as checkout bags to customers.
    Fees None
    Comply Date 04/22/2015
    Ordinance 2014-1513
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    Updated February 03, 2015
    East Hampton Villagetop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 07/29/2011
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and/or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
    Stores Affected See ordinance for full description
    Fees None
    Comply Date 2012
    Ordinance Four-2011 Chapter 231
    Updated May 31, 2012
    Hastings on the Hudsontop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 05/01/2014
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and/or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
    Stores Affected Retail Sales - The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, and other sales by residents at their home.
    Fees None
    Comply Date 06/01/2015
    Ordinance Law #4 of 2014
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    Updated February 03, 2014
    Larchmonttop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 03/22/2013
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
    Stores Affected
    Retail Sales. The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, other sales by residents at their home, and sales by ...view more organizations. view less
    Fees None
    Comply Date 10/01/2013
    Ordinance 1-2013
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    Updated May 01, 2013
    Long Beachtop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 10/16/2016
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition "Reusable carryout bag" means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either (i) made of cloth or other machine washable fabric, (ii) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick, or (iii) defined as a reusable bag by the commissioner.
    Stores Affected Any business required to be licensed per 14-15 that provides carryout bags
    Fees $0.05 for any carry out bag
    Comply Date 04/22/2017
    Ordinance Chapter 14 Article VII
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    Updated January 04, 2018
    Madison Countytop
    Status Failed
    Updated January 04, 2018
    Nassautop
    Status Mandatory Recycling Program
    Notes Program that requires stores that give plastic bags also have recycle bins on location.
    Updated February 16, 2012
    New Castletop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 05/26/2016
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition Any bag with handles that is specifically deigned and manufactured for multiple uses, minimum lifetime capacity of 125 or more uses, carry 22 or more pounds over a distance of at least 175 feet, has a minimum volume of 15 liters, made of cloth or other machine washable fabric, Shall not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts. Or made of other durable material including plastic at least 2.25 thick.
    Stores Affected
    Store is defined as: A full line, self service retail store with gross annual sales of two million dollars ($2,000,000), or more, that sells a line of dry grocery, canned goods, or non food items and some perishable items; A drug store, food mart, or other entity engaged in the ...view more sale of goods Restaurants are not included. view less
    Comply Date 01/01/2017
    Ordinance Chapter 54
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    Updated March 30, 2016
    New Paltz Villagetop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 11/03/2014
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and/or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
    Stores Affected The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, and other sales by residents at their homes.
    Fees None
    Comply Date 04/01/2015
    Ordinance Code Chapter 160
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    Updated February 03, 2015
    New York Citytop
    Status Cancelled
    Status Date 05/05/2016
    Plastic Summary Accepted, but for a fee
    Paper Summary Paper carryout bags provided by covered stores to customers shall contain a minimum of forty percent post-consumer recycled content and be conspicuously labeled with the amount of post-consumer recycled content.
    Reusable Definition The term "reusable carryout bag" means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either (i) made of cloth or other machine washable material, but not film plastic, or (ii) defined as a reusable carryout bag by rule of the commissioner. Reusable carryout bags provided to customers pursuant to this chapter shall be conspicuously labeled as reusable.
    Stores Affected
    The term "covered store" means a general vendor, green cart or a retail or wholesale establishment engaged in the sale of personal, consumer or household items including but not limited to drug stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, foodmarts, apparel stores, home center and hardware stores, stationery and office ...view more stores and food service establishments located within grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores or foodmarts that provide carryout bags to customers in which to place purchased items. Such term does not include food service establishments located outside of grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, or foodmarts, including emergency food providers, mobile food vendors that are not green carts, or stores licensed pursuant to section 63 of the state alcoholic beverage control law to sell liquor at retail for consumption off the premises. view less
    Fees $0.05 fee on Paper and Plastic Bags
    Comply Date 10/01/2016
    Ordinance 209-A
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    Updated March 01, 2017
    Patchogue Villagetop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 06/15/2015
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary A paper bag provided at the check stand, cash register, point of sale, or other point of departure for the purpose of transporting food or merchandise out of the establishment that contains no old-growth fiber and a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content; is 100% recyclable; and has printed in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bag the words "reusable" and "recyclable," the name and location of the manufacturer, and the percentage of post-consumer recycled content.
    Reusable Definition Either a bag made of cloth or other machine-washable fabric that has handles, or a durable plastic bag with handles that is at least 2 1/4 mils thick and is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse.
    Stores Affected
    RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT: Any commercial establishment that sells perishable or nonperishable goods, including, but not limited to, clothing, food, and personal items directly to the customer; and is located within or doing business within the geographical limits of the Village of Patchogue. "Retail establishment" does not include public eating establishments or ...view more charitable reusers. PUBLIC EATING ESTABLISHMENT: A restaurant, takeout food establishment, or any other business, that receives 90% or more of its revenue from the sale of prepared food to be eaten on or off its premises; or A department, unit or section located within and operated by a retail establishment that generates 90% or more of its revenue from the sale of prepared food to be eaten on or off its premises, and the department, unit or section does not engage in the sale of perishable or nonperishable goods from another department, unit or section within the same retail establishment. view less
    Comply Date 09/16/2015
    Ordinance No 5-2015/ Ch 315
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    Updated December 01, 2015
    Pleasantvilletop
    Status Pending
    Updated April 02, 2018
    Rocklandtop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 03/13/2018
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 4.0 mil
    Reusable Definition Single-use Carryout Paper Bag means a paper bag provided at the check stand, cash register, point of sale or other point of departure for purposes of transporting food, food related merchandise and all non-food related merchandise out of the Store. D. Reusable bag means a bag that meets all of the following criteria:(a) Designed and manufactured to withstand 50 repeated uses over a period of time;(b) Is machine washable or, made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly;(c) Is at least four mils thick, if made from plastic; and(d) Has the capability of carrying a minimum of 18 pounds.
    Stores Affected Store means all retail establishments, including but not limited to convenience stores, restaurants, sellers of merchandise and dry goods sold to the ultimate consumer for direct use or consumption and not for resale.
    Comply Date 01/01/2019
    Ordinance Amendment #6 to Bill Chapter 14, Article 1, section 14-106
    Notes Program that requires stores that give plastic bags also have recycle bins on location.
    Updated April 30, 2018
    Ryetop
    Status Approved
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
    Stores Affected
    Retail Sales. The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, other sales by residents at their home, and sales by ...view more organizations. view less
    Fees None
    Comply Date 10/01/2012
    Ordinance Chapter 154
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    Updated April 20, 2012
    South Hampton Towntop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 12/18/2014
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
    Stores Affected Any person engaged in retail sales within a principal or accessory retail use within the Town shall provide only reusable bags and/or recyclable paper bags as checkout bags to customers.
    Fees None
    Comply Date 04/22/2015
    Ordinance 2014-1342
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    Updated February 03, 2015
    South Hampton Villlagetop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 04/26/2011
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
    Stores Affected
    Retail Sales. The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, other sales by residents at their home, and sales by ...view more organizations. view less
    Fees None
    Comply Date 2012
    Ordinance 4-2011 Chapter 82
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    Updated May 31, 2012
    Southholdtop
    Status Pending
    Updated September 09, 2015
    Suffolk Countytop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 09/16/2016
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition "Rusable Carryout Bag" shall mean a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either: (1) made of cloth or other machine washable material, but not film plastic; or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick Reusable carryout bags provided to customers pursuant to this local law shall be conspicuously labeled as reusable.
    Stores Affected
    "Covered Store" shall mean an establishment engaged in the retail sale of personal, consumer or household items including but not limited to drug stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, foodmarts, apparel stores, home center and hardware stores, stationery and office supply stores, and food service establishments located within grocery ...view more supermarkets, convenience stores or foodmarts, that provide carryout bags to customers in which to place purchased items. This term does not include food service establishments located outside of grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores or foodmarts. view less
    Fees $0.05 per carryout bag
    Comply Date 01/01/2018
    Ordinance 27-2016
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    Updated September 29, 2016
    Tompkins Countytop
    Status Pending
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    Updated July 31, 2013
    Ulster Countytop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 10/19/2018
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 4.0 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary "RECYCLABLE PAPER BAG" shall mean a paper bag that (1) contains no oldgrowth fiber; (2) is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% postconsumer recycled content; and (3) displays the word "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag.
    Reusable Definition "REUSABLE BAG" shall mean a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse that is provided by a Covered Store to its Customer at the point of sale and is capable of carrying twenty-two (22) pounds over a distance of one hundred and seventy five feet (175) for a minimum of one hundred and twenty five (125) uses and is either: (a) made of cloth or other machine washable fabric; or (b) made of durable plastic that is at least 4 mils thick.
    Stores Affected
    "COVERED STORE" shall mean an establishment engaged in the retail sale of personal, consumer or household items including but not limited to drug stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, foodmarts, apparel stores, home center and hardware stores, stationary and office supply stores, farmers markets, open-air flea markets and food ...view more establishments that provide carryout bags to consumers. This term does not include food service establishments located outside of grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores or food marts. view less
    Fees $0.05 for paper bags
    Comply Date 07/15/2019
    Ordinance Local Law #5 of 2018
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    Updated January 02, 2019
    Ventnor Citytop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 05/22/2018
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 mil
    Reusable Definition "Reusable Bag" means any bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple, long-term reuse, (i) made of cloth or other machine or hand washable fabric, or (ii) made of other durable material, including plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick
    Stores Affected
    "Covered store" means a general vendor, retail, or wholesale establishment engaged in the sale of personal, consumer, or household items including but not limited to drug stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience food stores, packaged goods sellers, or liquor stores, that provide carryout bags to consumers in which to place ...view more purchased or obtained at such establishment. Such term shall not include food service establishments as defined in section 189-2 C view less
    Fees Fee on $0.05 on all carry out bags (paper or reusable)
    Comply Date 10/01/2018
    Ordinance 2018-002 (Chapter 189)
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    Updated June 07, 2018
    Village of Mamaronecktop
    Status Approved
    Status Date 07/16/2012
    Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
    Paper Summary Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
    Reusable Definition A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
    Stores Affected
    Retail Sales. The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, other sales by residents at their home, and sales by ...view more organizations. view less
    Comply Date 01/16/2013
    Ordinance F2012
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    Updated July 19, 2012
    Westchestertop
    Status Mandatory Recycling Program
    Notes Program that requires stores that give plastic bags also have recycle bins on location.
    Updated February 16, 2012
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