Signed by Governor Janet Mills

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of certain disposable food service containers, effective January 1, 2021.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a store from selling or distributing in the state a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam (Sec. 1).

• Defines “disposable food service container” as a service ware designed for one-time use, which includes service ware for take-out foods, packaged meat, eggs, bakery products, leftovers from partially consumed meals prepared by food vendors (Sec. 1).

• Defines “polystyrene foam” as blown polystyrene and expanded or extruded foams using a styrene monomer (Sec. 1).

• Defines “service ware” as a container, bowl, pate, tray, carton, cup, lid, or other item designed to be used for prepared foods (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of certain disposable food service containers, effective January 1, 2021.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a store from selling or distributing in the state a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam (Sec. 1).

• Defines “disposable food service container” as a service ware designed for one-time use, which includes service ware for take-out foods, packaged meat, eggs, bakery products, leftovers from partially consumed meals prepared by food vendors (Sec. 1).

• Defines “polystyrene foam” as blown polystyrene and expanded or extruded foams using a styrene monomer (Sec. 1).

• Defines “service ware” as a container, bowl, pate, tray, carton, cup, lid, or other item designed to be used for prepared foods (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text