Reusable grocery bags.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Natural Resources
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill removes a law that required grocery stores in California to use either compostable bags or recycled paper bags for customers’ pre-checkout bags. The law previously restricted stores from offering standard plastic bags. This repeal effectively allows stores to continue using any type of bag they choose for customers’ purchases.
Key provisions
- Repeals existing regulations regarding pre-checkout bags.
- Eliminates the requirement for compostable or recycled paper bags.
- Allows stores to offer any type of bag for customer purchases.
- Addresses recycling regulations within the Public Resources Code.
Who is affected
- Grocery stores
- Consumers
- Retailers
Notable changes
- Removes restrictions on bag types offered by stores.
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