N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 27-2809
Preemption of local law

Jurisdiction in all matters pertaining to plastic carryout bags is vested exclusively in the state.

Source: Section 27-2809 — Preemption of local law, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ENV/27-2809 (updated Mar. 6, 2020; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

27–2801
Definitions 27–2803
Plastic carryout bag ban 27–2805
Paper carryout bag reduction fee 27–2807
Violations 27–2809
Preemption of local law

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Original Source: Section 27-2809 — Preemption of local law, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ENV/27-2809 (last accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 27-2809 Preemption of local law

N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 27-2809
Preemption of local law