This bill bans the sale and distribution of three types of expanded polystyrene (foam) products: food service containers (plates, cups, clamshells, takeout boxes), loose-fill packaging material (packing peanuts), and coolers. The ban applies to food service providers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers and takes effect on January 1, 2028, giving businesses roughly three years to transition to alternative materials. Medical and pharmaceutical uses are exempt from the ban. Enforcement begins with written warnings for first violations, then progresses to civil penalties for subsequent violations, starting at $250 for a second offense and increasing to $1,000 for fourth and subsequent violations, though small businesses with annual revenue under $1 million (for retailers and food service) or $5 million (for manufacturers and distributors) face penalties no more than once per week.
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