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| *Statewide Legislation |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 10/19/2020 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments; restaurants exempt |
| Paper Bag Requirements None Specified |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.05 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements made of cloth or other machine washable fabric that has handles; or (b) a durable bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse. |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Additional Information ON HOLD DUE TO COVID - WILL START UP AGAIN ON OCTOBER 19TH The paper carryout bag reduction fee must be reported and paid to the commissioner of taxation and finance on a quarterly basis on or before the twentieth day of the month following each quarterly period ending on the last day of February, May, August and November, respectively. Opted out of the $.05 fee for paper bags: Yates County, Madison County |
| Updated as of 6/17/2020 |
| Bedford |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 4/1/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements contains no old-growth fider and is one hundred percent recylable overall and contains a minimul of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements a bage with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either made of clotho or other machine-washable material, but not film plastic, or made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Additional Information |
| Updated as of 9/21/2021 |
| Dutchess County |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 7/15/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments; restaurants exempt |
| Paper Bag Requirements A bag made of paper that is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Displays the word "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag |
| Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
| Later Fee Increase N/A |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuses that is provided by a store to a customer at the point of sale and capable of carrying twenty-two pounds over a distance of one hundred and seventy-five feet for a minimum of one hundred and twenty-five uses and is either made of cloth or other machine washable fabric, or made of durable plastic that is at least 4 mils thick. |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Additional Information Cities within Dutchess County: Amenia, Annandale On Hudson, Arlington, Bangall, Barrytown, Beacon, Beekman, Billings, Brinckerhoff, Castle Point, Chelsea, Clinton Corners, Crown Heights, Dover Plains, East Fishkill, Fairview, Fishkill, Glenham, Haviland, Hillside Lake, Holmes, Hopewell Junction, Hughsonville, Hyde Park, LaGrange, Milan, Millbrook, Millerton, Myers Corner, Pawling, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, Poughquag, Red Hook, Red Oaks Mill, Rhinebeck, Rhinecliff, Salt Point, Smithfield, Spackenkill, Staatsburg, Stanfordville, Stormville, Tivoli, Union Vale, Verbank, Wappingers Falls, Wassaic, Wingdale |
| Updated as of 1/29/2019 |
| East Hampton Town |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 9/22/2015 |
| Stores Affected Restaurants, Retail Stores |
| Paper Bag Requirements Contains no old growth fiber, is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Displays the words "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.05 starting 2018 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth or other fabric and/or made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 9/18/2015 |
| East Hampton Village |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 2/1/2012 |
| Stores Affected Restaurants, Retail Stores |
| Paper Bag Requirements Contains no old growth fiber, is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Displays the words "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.05 starting 2018 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth or other fabric and/or made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 10/3/2012 |
| Hastings-on-Hudson |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 6/1/2015 |
| Stores Affected retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers’ markets, flea markets and restaurants |
| Paper Bag Requirements Contains no old growth fiber, is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Displays the words "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag None Specified |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth or other fabric and/or made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 4/20/2015 |
| Larchmont City |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 10/1/2013 |
| Stores Affected All retail establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements A paper bag that should have the following characteristics: (1) contains no old growth fiber; (2) is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content. |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Displays the words “Reusable” and “Recyclable” on the outside of the bag. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
| Later Fee Increase N/A |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is: (1) made of cloth or other fabric; and/or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick. |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of |
| Lewisboro |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 1/1/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements None Specified |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.15 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Additional Information Plastic Bag Ban |
| Updated as of 9/21/2021 |
| Long Beach |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 4/22/2017 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements N/A |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.05 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A carryout bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either made of cloth or other machine washable fabric; or made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick and is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 2/8/2018 |
| Mamaroneck Town |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 12/1/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments; restaurants exempt |
| Paper Bag Requirements None Specified |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements (a) a bag made of cloth or other machine washable fabric that has handles, or (b) a durable bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse. |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information |
| Updated as of 11/13/2019 |
| Mamaroneck Village |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 1/16/2013 |
| Stores Affected All retail establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements Contains no old growth fiber, is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Displays the words "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag None Specified |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth or other fabric and/or made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 10/3/12 |
| New Castle |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 1/1/2017 |
| Stores Affected All retail establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements (1) contains no old growth fiber, (2) is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements (3) displays the words "Reusable" or "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase N/A |
| Reusable Bag Requirements a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 6/20/2016 |
| New Paltz Village |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 4/1/2015 |
| Stores Affected retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers’ markets, flea markets and restaurants |
| Paper Bag Requirements A paper bag that should have the following characteristics: (1) contains no old growth fiber; (2) is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content. |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Displays the words “Reusable” and “Recyclable” on the outside of the bag. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
| Later Fee Increase N/A |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is: (1) made of cloth or other fabric; and/or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick. |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 4/20/2015 |
| Patchogue Village |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 9/1/2016 |
| Stores Affected All retail establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements N/A |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
| Later Fee Increase N/A |
| Reusable Bag Requirements N/A |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Additional Information Village Board voted 4 to 2 on 6/8/15 to pass the bag ban |
| Updated as of 7/24/2015 |
| Rockland |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 1/1/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements made of recycled materials that can be recycled |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
| Later Fee Increase N/A |
| Reusable Bag Requirements Reusable bag means a bag that meets all of the following criteria:(a) Designed and manufactured to withstand 50 repeated uses over a period of time;(b) Is machine washable or, made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly;(c) Is at least 4.0 mils thick, if made from plastic; and(d) Has the capability of carrying a minimum of 18 pounds. |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Additional Information 3/25/19-The resolution was sent to the County Executive on Wednesday. He has 21 days to approve it, veto it or take no action. |
| Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
| Rye |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 5/7/2012 |
| Stores Affected All retail establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements Contains no old growth fiber, is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Displays the words "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag None Specified |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth or other fabric and/or made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 10/3/12 |
| Sea Cliff |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 4/22/2019 |
| Stores Affected N/A |
| Paper Bag Requirements N/A |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.05 |
| Later Fee Increase N/A |
| Reusable Bag Requirements N/A |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 4/10/2018 |
| Southhampton Town |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 4/22/2015 |
| Stores Affected Restaurants, Retail Stores |
| Paper Bag Requirements Contains no old growth fiber, is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Displays the words "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.05 starting 2018 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth or other fabric and/or made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 4/20/2015 |
| Southhampton Village |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 11/6/2011 |
| Stores Affected Restaurants, Retail Stores |
| Paper Bag Requirements Contains no old growth fiber, is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Displays the words "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.05 starting 2018 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth or other fabric and/or made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 10/3/12 |
| Suffolk County |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 1/1/2018 |
| Stores Affected All retail establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements shall contain a minimum of forty percent post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements be conspicuously labeled with the amount of post-consumer recycled content. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.05 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either: (1) made of cloth or other machine washable material, but not film plastic; or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements Reusable carryout bags provided to customers pursuant to this local law shall be conspicuously labeled as reusable. |
| Additional Information Amagansett, Amityville, Aquebogue, Babylon, Bay Shore, Bayport, Bellport, Blue Point, Bohemia, Brentwood, Bridgehampton, Brightwaters, Brookhaven, Calverton, Center Moriches, Centereach, Centerport, Central Islip, Cold Spring Harbor, Commack, Copiague, Coram, Cutchogue, Deer Park, East Hampton, East Islip, East Marion, East Moriches, East Northport, East Quogue, East Setauket, Eastport, Farmingville, Fishers Island, Great River, Greenlawn, Greenport, Hampton Bays, Hauppauge, Holbrook, Holtsville, Huntington, Huntington , tation, Islandia, Islip, Islip Terrace, Jamesport, Kings Park, Lake Grove, Laurel, Lindenhurst, Manorville, Mastic, Mastic Beach, Mattituck, Medford, Melville, Middle Island, Miller Place, Montauk, Moriches, Mount Sinai, Nesconset, New Suffolk, North Babylon, Northport, Oakdale, Ocean Beach, Orient, Patchogue, Peconic, Port , Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, Quogue, Remsenburg, Ridge, Riverhead, Rocky Point, Ronkonkoma, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, Saint James, Sayville, Selden, Shelter Island, Shelter Island Heights, Shirley, Shoreham, Smithtown, Sound Beach, South Jamesport, Southampton, Southold, Speonk, Stony Brook, Upton, Wading River, Wainscott, Water Mill, West Babylon, West Islip, West Sayville, Westhampton, Westhampton Beach, Wyandanch, Yaphank |
| Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
| Ulster County |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 7/15/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements a paper bag that (1) contains no oldgrowth fiber; (2) is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% postconsumer recycled content; |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements (3) displays the word "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.05 |
| Later Fee Increase N/A |
| Reusable Bag Requirements a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse that is provided by a Covered Store to its Customer at the point of sale and is capable of carrying twenty-two (22) pounds over a distance of one hundred and seventy five feet (175) for a minimum of one hundred and twenty five (125) uses and is either: (a) made of cloth or other machine washable fabric; or (b) made of durable plastic that is at least 4 mils thick. |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Additional Information Cities within Ulster County: City and Town of Kingston, Denning, Esopus, Gardiner, Hardenburg, Hurley, Lloyd, Marbletown, Marlborough, Town and Village of New Paltz, Olive, Plattekill, Rochester, Rosendale, Town and Village of Saugerties, Shandaken, Shawangunk, Ulter, Wawarsing, Woodstock, Elenville |
| Updated as of 1/16/2019 |
| Village of Piermont |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 1/1/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements Contains no old growth fiber, is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
| Later Fee Increase N/A |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth or other fabric and/or made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 9/20/2018 |