21RS HB 260

Actions

Last Action	01/12/21: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to plastic waste.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	937
Sponsors	M. Marzian, J. Raymond, A. Scott
Summary of Original Version	Amend KRS 224.50-585 to establish definitions; prohibit the intentional release of more than 25 plastic balloons; establish a ban on plastic, single-use carryout bags by July 1, 2026; establish a ban the provision of single-use plastic straws and Styrofoam food and beverage containers by retail food and beverage establishments by July 1, 2024; establish civil penalty of $100 per day for violation of bans.
Index Headings of Original Version	Distilled Spirits - Beverage straws, Styrofoam, and plastic carryout bags, ban Environment and Conservation - Plastic convenience items, prohibition Pollution - Plastic convenience items, prohibition Sales - Balloon releases, beverage straws and plastic carryout bags, prohibition Small Business - Balloon releases, beverage straws and plastic carryout bags, prohibition Trade Practices and Retailing - Balloon releases, beverage straws and plastic carryout bags, prohibition Waste Management - Plastic convenience items, prohibition Advertising - Balloon releases, ban use Alcoholic Beverages - Beverage straws, Styrofoam, and plastic carryout bags, ban Commerce - Beverage straws, Styrofoam, and plastic carryout bags, ban Consumer Affairs - Plastic convenience items, prohibition