Prohibit Food Establishments' Use Of Polystyrene
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2019 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a prohibition against a retail food establishment's distribution of an expanded polystyrene product for use as a container for ready-to-eat food intended for off-premises consumption.
Bill Summary:
Effective January 1, 2024, the bill prohibits a retail food establishment from distributing an expanded polystyrene product for use as a container for off-premises ready-to-eat food in the state. The executive director of the department of public health and environment or the executive director's designee may, through the attorney general, seek injunctive relief against a retail food establishment that violates the prohibition.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Dominick Moreno
Senator
Mike Foote
Representative
Lisa Cutter
Representative
Jonathan Singer
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2019 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 19-243 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2019 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/22/2019 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/15/2019 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
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