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United States – Carryout & Plastic Bag Regulations (State Requirements)

Aug. 10 2022

In recent years, many states have passed laws to regulate the manufacturing and sale of plastic bags. Within the United States there are no federal laws regarding single-use plastic products. To help navigate through the various regulations Bureau Veritas has compiled a list of all the related law bags. 

Background
Single-use plastic bags contribute to global and local plastic pollution. These plastic products have a severe environmental impact, including pollution of our waters, harm to marine and wildlife, greenhouse gas emissions, blocking storm drains and creating litter. Single-use plastic bags that enter the marine environment breaks down when exposed to sunlight releasing smaller particles called microplastics. As a result, microplastics can be consumed by marine life endangering the aquatic ecosystem and fishing industry. 

State Regulations
Download Bulletin PDF file to view the table of state regulations on carryout retail bags made of plastic and other materials (paper, reusable bags, etc.). 

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