New Jersey S239 allows grocery stores and third-party delivery services to offer paper bags and packaging options for three years, mandates reusable.
New Jersey S239 modifies existing regulations on carryout bags by grocery stores and third-party delivery services. It allows these businesses to offer paper bags and packaging options for three years. Additionally, it requires stores and delivery services that provide reusable bags to establish programs for their return, sanitation, reuse, recycling, or donation to food banks and pantries. The bill also extends the timeframe for food banks and pantries to use single-use plastic carryout bags. The provisions of this bill take effect immediately.
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