Eliminates prohibition on paper bags, and allows packaging options, for certain grocery orders for three years; requires program for disposition of reusable bags; extends timeframe for use of certain bags by food banks and pantries.

New Jersey's Senate Bill A 1534 allows grocery stores and third-party delivery services to provide single-use paper bags (with at least 40% recycled content), cardboard boxes, or reusable bags for grocery orders for delivery, pickup, or curbside service for three years. It directly affects grocery stores (2,500+ sq ft) and delivery services by replacing the existing plastic bag ban with these paper-based or reusable options during the three-year period. The bill also requires a program for disposing of reusable bags and extends the deadline for food banks and pantries to use certain bags beyond the original timeline. This policy change modifies existing bag regulations without banning reusable options, focusing on reducing plastic waste through temporary paper bag allowances.