S.239

Eliminates prohibition on paper bags, and allows packaging options, for certain grocery orders for three years; requires program for disposition of reusable bags; extends timeframe for use of certain bags by food banks and pantries.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

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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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Energy Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee