How AB 783 changes current law

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The bill repeals the existing law that limits local regulation of auxiliary containers.

• 66.0419

  66.0419  Local regulation of auxiliary containers. 66.0419(1)(1) In this section: 66.0419(1)(a)(a) “Auxiliary container” means a bag, cup, bottle, can, or other packaging that is designed to be reusable or single-use; that is made of cloth, paper, plastic, cardboard, corrugated material, aluminum, glass, postconsumer recycled material, or similar material or substrates, including coated, laminated, or multi-layer substrates; and that is designed for transporting or protecting merchandise, food, or beverages from a food service or retail facility. 66.0419(1)(b)(b) “Political subdivision” means a city, village, town, or county. 66.0419(2)(2) No political subdivision may do any of the following: 66.0419(2)(a)(a) Enact or enforce an ordinance or adopt or enforce a resolution regulating the use, disposition, or sale of auxiliary containers. 66.0419(2)(b)(b) Prohibit or restrict auxiliary containers. 66.0419(2)(c)(c) Impose a fee, charge, or surcharge on auxiliary containers. 66.0419(3)(3)  66.0419(3)(a)(a) This section does not limit the authority of a political subdivision in operating a curbside recycling or commercial recycling program or an effective recycling program under s. 287.11 or in designating a recycling location. 66.0419(3)(b)(b) Subsection (2) (b) and (c) does not apply to the use of auxiliary containers on a property owned by the political subdivision.

  This repeal removes all restrictions on local government authority regarding the regulation of auxiliary containers.