
New York
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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. |
More Information | Link to more information |
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. |
More Information | Link to more information |
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
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Comply Date | 01/01/2019 |
Ordinance | #2018-297 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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
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Fees | None |
Comply Date | 10/01/2013 |
Ordinance | 1-2013 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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
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Comply Date | 01/01/2017 |
Ordinance | Chapter 54 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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
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Fees | $0.05 fee on Paper and Plastic Bags |
Comply Date | 10/01/2016 |
Ordinance | 209-A |
More Information |
Link to more information
Link to more information |
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
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Comply Date | 09/16/2015 |
Ordinance | No 5-2015/ Ch 315 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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
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Fees | None |
Comply Date | 10/01/2012 |
Ordinance | Chapter 154 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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
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Fees | None |
Comply Date | 2012 |
Ordinance | 4-2011 Chapter 82 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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
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Fees | $0.05 per carryout bag |
Comply Date | 01/01/2018 |
Ordinance | 27-2016 |
More Information | Link to more information |
Updated | September 29, 2016 |
Tompkins Countytop
Status | Pending |
More Information | Link to more information |
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
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Fees | $0.05 for paper bags |
Comply Date | 07/15/2019 |
Ordinance | Local Law #5 of 2018 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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
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Fees | Fee on $0.05 on all carry out bags (paper or reusable) |
Comply Date | 10/01/2018 |
Ordinance | 2018-002 (Chapter 189) |
More Information | Link to more information |
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
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Comply Date | 01/16/2013 |
Ordinance | F2012 |
More Information | Link to more information |
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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