According to KKTV:
A new law signed by Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday will have a major impact on grocery stores and other businesses across Colorado.
Click here to read HB 21-1162. The law bans single-use plastic bags and polystyrene packaging starting on Jan. 1, 2024. Polystyrene is a type of plastic foam that is used commonly as a carryout container at restaurants. There are some exemptions for establishments such as restaurants and small businesses. Before the ban takes place, businesses impacted will need to start implementing a 10-cent bag fee on Jan. 1, 2023.
The bag fee will not impact people who use food programs like “SNAP.” Medical plastics are also exempt from the ban.
CoPIRG is reporting it was part of the push to ban single-use plastic bags.
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