SB1551

Hawaii SB1551 bans single-use plastic and non-recyclable paper bags in businesses, requiring a charge for other bags.

Hawaii SB1551 prohibits businesses from providing single-use plastic bags and non-recyclable paper bags to customers. Instead, businesses must charge customers for recyclable paper bags, reusable bags, or compostable plastic bags. The bill defines compostable plastic bags as those meeting ASTM D6400 compostability standards and labeled accordingly. Reusable bags must be made of durable material suitable for multiple reuses. Violators face fines of $100 to $1,000 per day. Exemptions include bags used for specific purposes like containing frozen foods or prescription medications.