Pennsylvania HB1547 bans single-use plastic bags and non-recycled paper bags in retail establishments, imposing a fee for recycled paper bags.

HB1547, known as the Retail Establishment Bag Prohibition Act, prohibits retail establishments from providing single-use plastic bags and non-recycled paper bags to customers. Exemptions include bags used by dry cleaners and recycled paper bags used for deliveries. Retail establishments may charge customers between 10¢ and 25¢ for recycled paper bags, with all collected fees retained by the establishment. The Department of Community and Economic Development is tasked with developing public education plans, promulgating regulations, and creating guidelines for the act's implementation.

Pennsylvania HB1547 bans single-use plastic bags and non-recycled paper bags in retail establishments, imposing a fee for recycled paper bags.

HB1547, known as the Retail Establishment Bag Prohibition Act, prohibits retail establishments from providing single-use plastic bags and non-recycled paper bags to customers. Exemptions include bags used by dry cleaners and recycled paper bags used for deliveries. Retail establishments may charge customers between 10¢ and 25¢ for recycled paper bags, with all collected fees retained by the establishment. The Department of Community and Economic Development is tasked with developing public education plans, promulgating regulations, and creating guidelines for the act's implementation.