New Jersey A922 repeals the ban on single-use plastic and paper carryout bags, polystyrene foam food service products, and plastic straws.

New Jersey A922 repeals the law prohibiting the sale or distribution of single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use paper carryout bags, polystyrene foam food service products, and single-use plastic straws. The bill also removes a $500,000 appropriation from the Clean Communities Fund for a public information and education program regarding free reusable carryout bags. The repeal aims to address increased waste and manufacturing-related pollution resulting from the ban. The bill would take effect 60 days after enactment.

New Jersey A922 repeals the ban on single-use plastic and paper carryout bags, polystyrene foam food service products, and plastic straws.

New Jersey A922 repeals the law prohibiting the sale or distribution of single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use paper carryout bags, polystyrene foam food service products, and single-use plastic straws. The bill also removes a $500,000 appropriation from the Clean Communities Fund for a public information and education program regarding free reusable carryout bags. The repeal aims to address increased waste and manufacturing-related pollution resulting from the ban. The bill would take effect 60 days after enactment.