N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law Section 27-3007
Preemption


1.

Except as provided in subdivisions two and three of this section, this title shall supersede and preempt all local laws, ordinances or regulations governing the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of disposable food service containers containing expanded polystyrene foam and polystyrene loose fill packaging.

2.

Any local law, ordinance or regulation of any county shall not be preempted if such local law, ordinance or regulation provides environmental protection equal to or greater than the provisions of this title or any rules or regulations promulgated hereunder, and such county files with the department a written declaration of its intent to administer and enforce such local law, ordinance or regulation.

3.

This title shall not apply in a city with a population of one million or more which has a local law, ordinance or regulation in place which restricts the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of expanded polystyrene containers and polystyrene loose fill packaging.

Source: Section 27-3007 — Preemption, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/ENV/27-3007 (updated Apr. 17, 2020; accessed Oct. 26, 2024).

Accessed:
Oct. 26, 2024

Last modified:
Apr. 17, 2020

§ 27-3007’s source at nysenate​.gov

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