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Sandy Cole

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PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING ACT

Creates the Plastic Bag Recycling Act. Requires retailers that distribute plastic bags to consumers to implement a plastic bag collection and recycling program. Sets out plastic bag recycling program requirements. Provides that any retailer who knowingly violates the Act is guilty of a business offense punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.
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  • 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  • 02/08/2007 - Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
  • 01/31/2007 - Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee
  • 01/19/2007 - First Reading
  • 01/19/2007 - Referred to Rules Committee

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HB0259 Bill Text Introduced PDF07/03/2007