Illinois SB0177 bans single-use plastic and paper carryout bags in stores and food service businesses.

Illinois SB0177 amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act to prohibit stores and food service businesses from providing or selling single-use plastic and paper carryout bags. The ban takes effect 18 months after the act becomes law. Exemptions include bags used for uncooked meat, loose items, live animals, and specific service-related bags. The act preempts local regulations on single-use plastic and paper carryout bags.

Illinois SB0177 bans single-use plastic and paper carryout bags in stores and food service businesses.

Illinois SB0177 amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act to prohibit stores and food service businesses from providing or selling single-use plastic and paper carryout bags. The ban takes effect 18 months after the act becomes law. Exemptions include bags used for uncooked meat, loose items, live animals, and specific service-related bags. The act preempts local regulations on single-use plastic and paper carryout bags.