Exempts sales of reusable carryout bags from sales and use tax.
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Overview
This bill would exempt sales of reusable carryout bags from New Jersey’s sales and use tax. It defines a ‘reusable carryout bag’ as being made of specific materials like polypropylene or cloth and designed for repeated use. The goal is to encourage the use of reusable bags and reduce the tax burden on retailers selling them. The law will take effect immediately after it is enacted.
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