Signed by Governor Phil Bryant

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits local government bans on "auxiliary" storage facilities.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a local unit of government from adopting or enforcing an ordinance that does any of the following (Sec. 2):

• Regulates the use, disposition, or sale of auxiliary containers;

• Prohibits or restricts auxiliary containers; or

• Imposes a fee, charge, or tax on auxiliary containers, or additional sales tax to consumers.

• Defines “auxiliary container” as a bag, cup, bottle, or other packaging, whether reusable or single-use, that meets both of the following requirements (Sec. 1):

• Is made of cloth, paper, plastic, cardboard, corrugated material, aluminum, glass, post-consumer recycled material, or similar material; and

• Is designated for transporting, consuming, or protecting merchandise, food, or beverages from food service, including manufacturing distribution or further processing, retail facility.

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