USA: Temporary Suspension of California Plastic Bag Ban
The state of California has temporarily suspended its single-use plastic bag ban for a period of two months.
The suspension is included in a range of measures taken by the Governor of California in Executive Order N-54-20 which are aimed at ensuring the protection of public safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In light of the suspension, retailers may now offer single-use plastic bags, as well as reusable plastic bags or paper bags, at the point-of-sale without charge. However, it is worth noting that this does not apply to those establishments subject to local-level municipal bans that took effect prior to the state-level ban in 2015.
This suspension entered into effect on 22 April 2020 and will expire on 21 June 2020 provided it is not extended in the mean time.
Edited by Compliance & Risks
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