New York Environmental Conservation Law Title 27 - PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION, REUSE AND RECYCLING

• 27-2701 - Definitions.
  * As used in this title: 1. "Compostable plastic bag" means a plastic bag that at a minimum meets the American Society for Testing and...
• 27-2703 - Store Operator Responsibilities.
  * 1. The operator of a store shall establish an at-store recycling program pursuant to the provisions of this title that provides an opportunity for...
• 27-2705 - Recycling Program Requirements.
  An at-store recycling program provided by the operator of a store shall require: 1. a plastic carryout bag provided by the store to have printed...
• 27-2707 - Manufacturer Responsibilities.
  1. When the manufacturer accepts plastic carryout bags and film plastic for return, it or its agent shall maintain, for a minimum of three years,...
• 27-2709 - Department Responsibility.
  1. The department shall develop educational materials to encourage the reduction, reuse and recycling of plastic carryout bags and film plastic and shall make those...
• 27-2711 - Regulations.
  The department is authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this title and shall promulgate, and update the most...
• 27-2713 - Preemption.
  Jurisdiction in all matters pertaining to plastic bag and film plastic recycling is by this article vested exclusively in the state. Any provision of any...

Last modified: February 3, 2019