S.964

New Jersey S964 allows grocery stores to provide single-use paper and plastic carryout bags for delivery, pick-up, or curbside pick-up orders.

New Jersey S964 amends existing law to eliminate the prohibition on the provision of single-use paper and plastic carryout bags by grocery stores for delivery, pick-up, or curbside pick-up orders. The bill specifies that these bags can be used for groceries bagged for customers for these specific services. The legislation also defines terms such as "grocery store," "reusable carryout bag," "single-use paper carryout bag," and "single-use plastic carryout bag." The bill aims to address plastic pollution and its environmental impact, while allowing exceptions for certain services.