Massachusetts H913 establishes fees for single-use beverage containers and mandates reusable options.

Massachusetts H913 introduces fees for single-use beverage containers and requires food service providers to offer reusable options. The bill mandates education and outreach on environmental benefits and compliance requirements. It establishes the Clean Environment Fund for environmental programs and solid waste projects. Non-compliant food service providers face fines, with escalating penalties for repeated violations. The act also restricts new full-service restaurants from obtaining licenses unless they provide reusable food serviceware.

Massachusetts H913 establishes fees for single-use beverage containers and mandates reusable options.

Massachusetts H913 introduces fees for single-use beverage containers and requires food service providers to offer reusable options. The bill mandates education and outreach on environmental benefits and compliance requirements. It establishes the Clean Environment Fund for environmental programs and solid waste projects. Non-compliant food service providers face fines, with escalating penalties for repeated violations. The act also restricts new full-service restaurants from obtaining licenses unless they provide reusable food serviceware.