Section 250-RICR-140-20-5.1 - PurposeA. These regulations establish the requirements for the Plastic Waste Reduction Act. This program is to be administered by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management in cooperation with the thirty-nine (39) municipalities within the State of Rhode Island.B. This Chapter is a matter of statewide interest and concern and is applicable uniformly throughout the state. Accordingly, this Part occupies the whole field of regulation of reusable bags, single-use bags, and recyclable paper bags, as defined in this part, provided by a retail sales establishment, as defined in R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-19.18-2, and shall supersede any and all state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances in this field.C. The purpose of these regulations is to provide clarity on the definitions, prohibitions, enforcement, penalties, uniformity, variances, and superseded rules and regulations in the Plastic Waste Reduction Act.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-20-5.1
Adopted effective 10/30/2023