HB 295
AN ACT relating to plastic waste.
In Plain Language
This bill restricts plastic waste by banning the intentional release of more than 25 plastic balloons and phasing in bans on single-use plastic bags by 2030, plastic straws, and Styrofoam food containers by 2028. Retail food and beverage businesses would be prohibited from providing these items. Violations would result in a $100 per day civil penalty.
Official summary
Amend KRS 224.50-585 to define terms; prohibit the intentional release of more than 25 plastic balloons; establish a ban on plastic, single-use carryout bags by July 1, 2030; 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, 2028; establish civil penalty of $100 per day for violations.
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Cosponsors
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Latest action
to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
Feb 7, 2025
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