Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
ENV Environmental Conservation |
Article 27. COLLECTION, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE AND OTHER SOLID WASTE |
Title 27. PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION, REUSE AND RECYCLING |
Section 27-2713. Preemption
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Jurisdiction in all matters pertaining to plastic bag recycling is by this article vested exclusively in the state. Any provision of any local law or ordinance, or any rule or regulation promulgated thereto, governing the recycling of plastic bags shall, upon the effective date of this title, be preempted. Provided however, nothing in this section shall preclude a person from coordinating for recycling or reuse the collection of plastic bags.