New York A01532 mandates composting bags sold in the state be made of paper.

New York A01532 amends the environmental conservation law to require composting bags sold within the state be made of paper. The bill defines "composting bag" and "compost materials," and mandates that every such bag sold by a retailer must be paper-based. Violations result in penalties for retailers and manufacturers, with a warning for the first offense and a $500 fine for subsequent violations. The Department of Environmental Conservation is authorized to create rules and regulations to implement the provisions. The act takes effect January 1, 2027.

New York A01532 mandates composting bags sold in the state be made of paper.

New York A01532 amends the environmental conservation law to require composting bags sold within the state be made of paper. The bill defines "composting bag" and "compost materials," and mandates that every such bag sold by a retailer must be paper-based. Violations result in penalties for retailers and manufacturers, with a warning for the first offense and a $500 fine for subsequent violations. The Department of Environmental Conservation is authorized to create rules and regulations to implement the provisions. The act takes effect January 1, 2027.