House Bill 260

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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

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01/12/21
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)


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