§ 23-19.18-1. Plastic waste reduction act — Findings. [Effective within one year from rules promulgation or on January 1, 2024.] (1) Plastic pollution is dangerous to the health of our oceans and ocean species, contributes to climate change, and is a major component of unsightly litter both on our lands and in our waters; (2) […]
§ 23-19.18-2. Definitions. [Effective within one year from rules promulgation or on January 1, 2024.] As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Department” means the department of environmental management. (2) “Recyclable cardboard box” means a box made of non-waxed cardboard or paper products. (3) “Recyclable paper bag” means […]
§ 23-19.18-3. Prohibition on single-use plastic bag distribution. [Effective within one year from rules promulgation or on January 1, 2024.] (a) Retail sales establishments are prohibited from making available any bag that is not a reusable bag or recyclable paper bag, as defined by this chapter. Recyclable cardboard boxes, as defined in this chapter, may […]
§ 23-19.18-4. Enforcement and penalty. [Effective within one year from rules promulgation or on January 1, 2024.] (a) Responsibility and jurisdiction for enforcement shall be with municipalities and the department. (b) Violations of any section of this chapter shall subject a retail sales establishment to penalties as set forth in this chapter. (c) Penalties for […]
§ 23-19.18-5. Uniformity. [Effective within one year from rules promulgation or on January 1, 2024.] This chapter is a matter of statewide interest and concern and is applicable uniformly throughout the state. Accordingly, this chapter occupies the whole field of regulation of reusable bags, single-use bags, and recyclable paper bags, as defined in this chapter, […]
§ 23-19.18-6. Rules and regulations. [Effective within one year from rules promulgation or on January 1, 2024.] The director is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 176, § 1; P.L. 2022, ch. 177, § 1.
