N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 27-2707: Manufacturer responsibilities

§ 27-2707. Manufacturer responsibilities.

1. When the manufacturer accepts plastic carryout bags and film

plastic for return, it or its agent shall maintain, for a minimum of

three years, records describing the collection, transport and recycling

of plastic carryout bags and film plastic collected by weight, provided

that the manufacturer or its agents may weigh such bags, film plastic

and any other plastic resins at a regional collection center. Such

records shall be made available to the department upon request, to

demonstrate compliance with this title.

2. Manufacturers of compostable plastic bags sold to stores in the

state that are subject to the provisions of this title shall have

printed on the bag, in a manner visible to the consumer, the words

"COMPOSTABLE BAG -- DO NOT PLACE IN RECYCLING BIN". Provided however,

such bags may be sold or distributed for one year from the effective

date of this section to use the store's existing stock of compostable

bags.