The New Law Going Into Effect That Will Affect All Of New York State

According to New York State's latest law, single-use plastic bags that will be exempt from this law will include things like Uncooked animal products or other non-prepackaged food, flowers, plants, or other items that require plastic to avoid contamination, prevent damage, or for health purposes, bulk packaging of fruits, vegetables, grains, candy, hardware products like nuts, bolts, and screws, live insects like crickets, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, or other items that require a waterproof bag, sliced food or food prepared to order, newspapers for subscribers, prepackaged plastic bags sold in bulk, such as garbage bags, sandwich bags, or bags used for pet poop pick-up, dry-cleaner or laundry service clothing bags, and pharmacy bags for prescription drugs.

To stay further up to date on all that's happening with New York State's newest plastic bag ban, check out the Department of Environmental Conservation's page here!