Paper carryout bags, percentage of postconsumer recycled content increase.

N.J. Stat. § 13:1E-99.140
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6. Beginning two years after the effective date of this act, all paper carryout bags sold or offered for sale in the State by a manufacturer shall contain, on average, at least 40 percent postconsumer recycled content; except that a paper carryout bag that holds eight pounds or less shall only be required to contain, on average, at least 20 percent postconsumer recycled content. L.2021, c.391, s.6.
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