Maine § 38 §1611 Plastic bag reduction

Maine Statutes

§ 38 §1611 — Plastic bag reduction

Maine § 38 §1611

Title 38WATERS AND NAVIGATION

Ch. 16SALE OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS AFFECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 38, § 38 §1611 (2026).

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1.Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

2.Prohibition; exemptions. This subsection governs the use of single-use carry-out bags.

3.Recycled paper bag fees and reusable plastic bag fees; exemptions. This subsection governs fees assessed on recycled paper bags and on reusable bags made of plastic.

4.Violations. A retail establishment that violates a provision of this section is subject to civil penalties under section 349.

5.Preemption. To ensure maximum effectiveness through uniform statewide application, the State intends to occupy the whole field of regulation of single-use carry-out bags at retail establishments beginning March 17, 2020. A local government may not adopt an ordinance regulating s

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1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Prohibition; exemptions.
This subsection governs the use of single-use carry-out bags.
3.
Recycled paper bag fees and reusable plastic bag fees; exemptions.
This subsection governs fees assessed on recycled paper bags and on reusable bags made of plastic.
4.
Violations.
A retail establishment that violates a provision of this section is subject to civil penalties under section 349.
5.
Preemption.
To ensure maximum effectiveness through uniform statewide application, the State intends to occupy the whole field of regulation of single-use carry-out bags at retail establishments beginning March 17, 2020. A local government may not adopt an ordinance regulating single-use carry-out bags at retail establishments and, beginning January 15, 2021, any ordinance or regulation that violates this subsection is void and has no force or effect.