North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 451 — Ban Single-Use and Non-Reyclable Products.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Senate Bill 451 includes a few noteworthy changes primarily involving definitions and specific provisions related to single-use plastics. Notably, there are new phrases added that clarify what is meant by "compostable," "recyclable," and "reusable," which could help consumers and businesses better understand the types of materials they can use. This is important as it promotes environmental awareness and encourages more sustainable practices in areas close to North Carolina's barrier islands, ultimately aiming to protect these delicate ecosystems. Additionally, it updates terms to make the bill clearer for retailers and consumers alike.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 1, 2021 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 1 SENATE BILL 451 Short Title:
451 SESSION 2021 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15201-MH-105 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF NON-RECYCLABLE, NON-COMPOSTABLE, OR SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FOOD SERVICE WARE AND SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 5, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF NON-RECYCLABLE, NON-COMPOSTABLE, OR SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FOOD SERVICE WARE AND SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS.
For the purposes of this subdivision, "disposable food service ware" means single-use disposable products used by a food provider for serving or transporting prepared, ready-to-consume food or beverages, including, but not limited to, plates, cups, bowls, trays, utensils, plastic straws, cup lids, and hinged or lidded containers, and the terms "compostable," "recyclable," and "reusable" shall bedefined as providedin G.S.
For the purposes of this subdivision, "disposable food service ware" means single-use disposable products used by a food provider for serving or transporting prepared, ready-to-consume food or beverages, including, but not limited to, plates, cups, bowls, trays, utensils, plastic straws, cup lids, and hinged or lidded containers, and the terms "compostable," "recyclable," and "reusable"shall bedefined as providedin G.S.
– Meets American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standardD6400-19, "StandardSpecificationfor Labeling ofPlastics Designed to be Aerobically Composted in Municipal or Industrial Facilities." (2) Disposablefoodserviceware.–Single-usedisposableproductsusedbyafood provider for serving or transporting prepared, ready-to-consume food or *DRS15201-MH-105* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 beverages, including, but not limited to, plates, cups, bowls, trays, utensils, plastic straws, cup lids, and hinged or lidded containers.
– Meets American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standardD6400-19, "StandardSpecificationfor LabelingofPlastics Designed to be Aerobically Composted in Municipal or Industrial Facilities." (2) Disposablefoodserviceware.– Single-usedisposableproductsusedbyafood provider for serving or transporting prepared, ready-to-consume food or *S451-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 beverages, including, but not limited to, plates, cups, bowls, trays, utensils, plastic straws, cup lids, and hinged or lidded containers.
The waters adjacent to the barrier islands, because they serve as habitat for the turtles, are particularly sensitive to waterborne debris pollution.
The waters adjacent to the barrier islands, because theyserve as habitat for the turtles, are particularly sensitive to waterborne debris pollution.
Page 2 DRS15201-MH-105 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (2) Prepared foods retailer.
Page 2 Senate Bill 451-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (2) Prepared foods retailer.
– A person who offers goods for sale in this State to consumers and who provides a single-use plastic bag to the consumer to carry or transport the goods for free or for a nominal charge.
– A person who offers goods for sale in this State to consumers and who provides a single-use plastic bag to the consumer to carryor transport the goods for free or for a nominal charge.
130A-309.122 may substitute paper bags for the plastic bags banned by that section, but only if all of the following conditions are met:
130A-309.122 maysubstitute paper bags for the plastic bags banned by that section, but only if all of the following conditions are met:
(2) The retailer offers a cash refund to any customer who uses the customer's own reusable bags instead of the bags provided by the retailer.
(2) The retailer offers a cash refund to anycustomer who uses the customer's own reusable bags instead of the bags provided by the retailer.
130A-309.122 other than a prepared foods retailer shall display a sign in alocation viewable by customers containing the following notice:
130A-309.122 other than a prepared foods retailer shall display a sign in a location viewable bycustomers containingthe following notice:
"[county name] County discourages the use of single-use plastic and paper bags to protect our environment from excess litter and greenhouse gases.
"[countyname] County discourages the use of single-use plastic and paper bags to protect our environment from excess litter and greenhouse gases.
DRS15201-MH-105 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 "§ 130A-309.125.
Senate Bill 451-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 "§ 130A-309.125.
(a) This Part applies only in a county which includes a barrier island or barrier peninsula, in which the barrier island or peninsula meets both of the following conditions:
(a) This Part applies onlyin a countywhich includes a barrier island or barrier peninsula, in which the barrier island or peninsula meets both of the following conditions:
Page 4 DRS15201-MH-105
Page 4 Senate Bill 451-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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Who sponsors SB 451?
SB 451 is sponsored by Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Bazemore, and Marcus.
What is the current status of SB 451?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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