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A 760

Relates to banning the use of non-compostable produce stickers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Harvey Epstein

Ban non-compostable produce stickers to cut sticker waste and boost compost quality, affecting growers, retailers, and composting facilities.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Summary · A 760

Legislative Bill Summary – A 760 (New York State Assembly)

Quick overview

  • Bill number: A 760
  • Title: Relates to banning the use of non-compostable produce stickers
  • Status: Referred to Environmental Conservation
  • Introduced: January 8, 2025
  • Classification: bill
  • Sponsor: Harvey Epstein (primary)

Notes: This summary reflects the information available from the bill’s official actions. The text of the bill (definitions, provisions, and deadlines) is not provided here. The bill is listed as referred to the Environmental Conservation committee with duplicate entries on the same date.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to ban the use of non-compostable produce stickers. The stated aim, inferred from the title, is to reduce non-compostable waste associated with produce stickers and to improve the quality and effectiveness of composting programs.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title)

  • Prohibition: A ban on the use of produce stickers that are not compostable.
  • The specific terms, definitions, and any exemptions (e.g., for certain facilities, types of produce, or temporary waivers) are not provided in the available information.
  • Details on compliance requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, and effective dates would be contained in the bill’s full text.

Scope and affected entities

  • Businesses and entities likely affected:
    • Producers and distributors of fruit and vegetables that use PLU-style stickers
    • Retailers and grocers that apply stickers to produce
    • Composting facilities and municipal waste programs that handle sticker-containing waste
  • The bill would potentially impact the waste stream and compost contamination considerations by eliminating non-compostable stickers.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current status: Referred to the Environmental Conservation committee.
  • Timeline note: No explicit effective date or phase-in period is shown in the available information. The committee referral typically precedes hearings, amendments, and potential floor consideration.

Legislative history and sponsorship

  • Sponsor (primary): Harvey Epstein
  • The record shows the bill was introduced and immediately referred to Environmental Conservation (January 8, 2025), with duplicate entries for the same action.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Environmental impact: Potential reduction in non-compostable sticker waste and improved compost quality by reducing sticker contamination.
  • Economic/operational impact: Potential costs for switch to compostable stickers if replacements are required, or changes in waste handling practices to accommodate the new standard.
  • Supply and implementation: Possible need for new supplier standards, labeling requirements, and coordination with composting facilities to define “compostable” criteria.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor updates from the Environmental Conservation committee for hearing dates and amendments.
  • Review the full bill text when available to understand definitions (e.g., what qualifies as “compostable”), any exceptions, compliance timelines, and enforcement provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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