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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 43-B
Environmental Conservation
ARTICLE 27
Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Refuse and Other Solid Waste
TITLE 28
Bag Waste Reduction
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SECTION 27-2805
Paper carryout bag reduction fee
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SECTION 27-2803
Plastic carryout bag ban
Environmental Conservation (ENV) CHAPTER 43-B, ARTICLE 27, TITLE 28
§ 27-2803. Plastic carryout bag ban.

1. No person required to collect tax shall distribute any plastic
carryout bags to its customers unless such bags are exempt bags as
defined in subdivision one of section 27-2801 of this title.

2. No person required to collect tax shall prevent a person from using
a bag of any kind that they have brought for purposes of carrying goods.

3. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to exempt the provisions
set forth in title 27 of this article relating to at store recycling.