An Act To Amend The Law Banning Single-Use Carry-Out Bags

LD 1122 amends Maine's existing law banning single-use carry-out bags by clarifying definitions to ensure the ban only applies to bags not meeting specific reuse or recycled material standards. It requires reusable fabric and plastic bags to withstand 125 uses, hold 18 pounds, and be machine washable, while recycled paper bags must contain at least 20% post-consumer recycled material and be 100% recyclable. Retailers must comply with these definitions when providing bags, and fees may apply for recycled paper or reusable plastic bags. This refines the 2020 ban to better distinguish prohibited single-use bags from reusable or recycled alternatives.