House Bill 189

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Last Action 01/04/22: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title AN ACT relating to plastic waste.
Bill Documents Introduced
Bill Request Number 460
Sponsors M. Marzian, R. Palumbo
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, 2027; establish a ban on the provision of single-use plastic straws and Styrofoam food and beverage containers by retail food and beverage establishments by July 1, 2025; 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 on 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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01/04/22
  • introduced in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)


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