§ 27-2713. Preemption.

Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 27-2713

  • Film plastic: means uncontaminated non-rigid film plastic packaging products composed of plastic resins, which include, but are not limited to, newspaper bags, dry cleaning bags and shrink-wrap. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 27-2701

Jurisdiction in all matters pertaining to plastic bag and film plastic recycling is by this article vested exclusively in the state. Any provision of any local law or ordinance, or any rule or regulation promulgated thereto, governing the recycling of plastic bags and film plastic shall, upon the effective date of this title, be preempted. Provided however, nothing in this section shall preclude a person from coordinating for recycling or reuse the collection of plastic bags or film plastic.

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