Removes prohibition on banning merchant bags in Minnesota.

SF1598 repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 471.9998, which previously prohibited political subdivisions from banning the use of paper, plastic, or reusable bags for packaging items or goods purchased from merchants, itinerant vendors, or peddlers. This change allows local governments to impose bans on merchant bags if they choose. Merchants, itinerant vendors, and peddlers retain the option to provide customers with paper, plastic, or reusable bags for purchases that are suitable for such packaging.

Removes prohibition on banning merchant bags in Minnesota.

SF1598 repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 471.9998, which previously prohibited political subdivisions from banning the use of paper, plastic, or reusable bags for packaging items or goods purchased from merchants, itinerant vendors, or peddlers. This change allows local governments to impose bans on merchant bags if they choose. Merchants, itinerant vendors, and peddlers retain the option to provide customers with paper, plastic, or reusable bags for purchases that are suitable for such packaging.