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1 New Subdivision; Prohibition of Polystyrene Foam. Amend RSA 149-M by inserting after section 60 the following new subdivision:
Prohibition of Polystyrene Foam
149-M:61 Definitions. In this subdivision:
I. "Department" means the department of environmental services.
II. "Disposable food service container" means service ware designed for one-time use. "Disposable food service container" includes service ware for beverages, take-out foods, bakery products, and leftovers from partially consumed meals prepared by food vendors.
III. "Food service business" means a business that sells or provides food for consumption on or off the premises, and includes, but is not limited to, any restaurant, cafe, delicatessen, coffee shop, supermarket or grocery store, vending truck or cart, food truck, movie theater, or business or institutional cafeteria, including those operated by or on behalf of the state.
IV. "Polystyrene foam" means blown polystyrene and expanded or extruded foams using a styrene polymer.
V. "Service ware" means a container, bowl, plate, tray, carton, cup, lid, or other item designed to be used for prepared foods.
149-M:62 Prohibition on Polystyrene.
I. Beginning January 1, 2021, no food service business shall sell or distribute in the state a disposable food service container for prepared foods or beverages that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam.
II. The following items are exempt from the prohibition in this section:
(a) Factory-sealed, aseptically-packaged shelf-stable foods.
(b) Uncooked meat, fish, poultry, or seafood for off-premises preparation and consumption.
(c) Eggs.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2021.
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1 New Subdivision; Prohibition of Polystyrene Foam. Amend RSA 149-M by inserting after section 60 the following new subdivision:
Prohibition of Polystyrene Foam
149-M:61 Definitions. In this subdivision:
I. "Department" means the department of environmental services.
II. "Disposable food service container" means service ware designed for one-time use. "Disposable food service container" includes service ware for beverages, take-out foods, bakery products, and leftovers from partially consumed meals prepared by food vendors.
III. "Food service business" means a business that sells or provides food for consumption on or off the premises, and includes, but is not limited to, any restaurant, cafe, delicatessen, coffee shop, supermarket or grocery store, vending truck or cart, food truck, movie theater, or business or institutional cafeteria, including those operated by or on behalf of the state.
IV. "Polystyrene foam" means blown polystyrene and expanded or extruded foams using a styrene polymer.
V. "Service ware" means a container, bowl, plate, tray, carton, cup, lid, or other item designed to be used for prepared foods.
149-M:62 Prohibition on Polystyrene.
I. Beginning January 1, 2021, no food service business shall sell or distribute in the state a disposable food service container for prepared foods or beverages that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam.
II. The following items are exempt from the prohibition in this section:
(a) Factory-sealed, aseptically-packaged shelf-stable foods.
(b) Uncooked meat, fish, poultry, or seafood for off-premises preparation and consumption.
(c) Eggs.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2021.