RECYCLING PLASTIC

GROCERY BAGS



House Bill 6092

Sponsor: Rep. Eileen DeHart

Committee: Agriculture and Resource Management


Complete to 11-13-00



A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6092 AS INTRODUCED 11-9-00


The bill would add a new section to the Food Law of 2000 to require owners or operators of retail groceries that used plastic shopping bags to provide, on the premises, a recycling receptacle for used and discarded plastic bags. The requirement would take effect 60 days after the effective date of the bill.


MCL 289.6128


























Analyst: S. Ekstrom


This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.