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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-19.18-1. Plastic waste reduction act — Findings
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(1) Plastic pollution is dangerous to the health of our oceans and ocean species, contributes to climate change, and is a major component of unsightly litter both on our lands and in our waters; (2) Plastics that enter the marine environment break down through wave action and sun…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-19.18-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Department” means the department of environmental management. (2) “Recyclable cardboard box” means a box made of non-waxed cardboard or paper products. (3) “Recyclable paper bag” means a paper ba…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-19.18-3. Prohibition on single-use plastic bag distribution
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(a) Retail sales establishments are prohibited from making available any bag that is not a reusable bag or recyclable paper bag, as defined by this chapter. Recyclable cardboard boxes, as defined in this chapter, may also be made available. This prohibition precludes providing an…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-19.18-4. Enforcement and penalty
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(a) Responsibility and jurisdiction for enforcement shall be with municipalities and the department. (b) Violations of any section of this chapter shall subject a retail sales establishment to penalties as set forth in this chapter. (c) Penalties for violation of this chapter sha…
