N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 27-3003
Expanded polystyrene foam container and polystyrene loose fill packaging ban


1.

(a) Beginning January first, two thousand twenty-two, no covered food service provider or store shall sell, offer for sale, or distribute disposable food service containers that contain expanded polystyrene foam in the state.

(b)

Beginning January first, two thousand twenty-two, no manufacturer or store shall sell, offer for sale, or distribute polystyrene loose fill packaging in the state.

2.

The department is authorized to promulgate any other such rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary to implement the provisions of this title including criteria related to what constitutes comparable costs pursuant to subdivision two of § 27-3005 (Exemptions and waivers)section 27-3005 of this title.

Source: Section 27-3003 — Expanded polystyrene foam container and polystyrene loose fill packaging ban, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/ENV/27-3003 (updated Feb. 19, 2021; accessed Oct. 26, 2024).

Accessed:
Oct. 26, 2024

Last modified:
Feb. 19, 2021

§ 27-3003’s source at nysenate​.gov

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