Massachusetts S477 aims to reduce plastic bag usage by banning single-use plastic bags in retail establishments.

Massachusetts S477 introduces measures to reduce plastic bag usage by prohibiting retail establishments from providing single-use plastic bags to customers unless specific exceptions apply. Retail establishments are allowed to provide recycled paper bags or reusable bags, with the latter having specific material and durability requirements. The bill also mandates that certain fees collected from recycled paper bag sales be distributed to cities and towns for environmental programs.

Massachusetts S477 aims to reduce plastic bag usage by banning single-use plastic bags in retail establishments.

Massachusetts S477 introduces measures to reduce plastic bag usage by prohibiting retail establishments from providing single-use plastic bags to customers unless specific exceptions apply. Retail establishments are allowed to provide recycled paper bags or reusable bags, with the latter having specific material and durability requirements. The bill also mandates that certain fees collected from recycled paper bag sales be distributed to cities and towns for environmental programs.