Rhode Island § 23-19.18-5 § 23-19.18-5. Uniformity.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-19.18-5 — § 23-19.18-5. Uniformity.

Rhode Island § 23-19.18-5

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-19.18Plastic Waste Reduction Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-19.18-5 (2026).

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§ 23-19.18-5. Uniformity.
This chapter is a matter of statewide interest and concern and is applicable uniformly
            throughout the state. Accordingly, this chapter occupies the whole field of regulation
            of reusable bags, single-use bags, and recyclable paper bags, as defined in this chapter,
            provided by a retail sales establishment, as defined in § 23-19.18-2, and shall supersede any and all state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances
            in this field.
         

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§ 23-19.18-5. Uniformity.

This chapter is a matter of statewide interest and concern and is applicable uniformly throughout the state. Accordingly, this chapter occupies the whole field of regulation of reusable bags, single-use bags, and recyclable paper bags, as defined in this chapter, provided by a retail sales establishment, as defined in § 23-19.18-2, and shall supersede any and all state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances in this field.