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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 43-B
Environmental Conservation
ARTICLE 27
Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Refuse and Other Solid Waste
TITLE 27
Plastic Bag Reduction, Reuse and Recycling
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SECTION 27-2705
Recycling program requirements
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SECTION 27-2703
Store operator responsibilities
Environmental Conservation (ENV) CHAPTER 43-B, ARTICLE 27, TITLE 27
* § 27-2703. Store operator responsibilities.

1. The operator of a store shall establish an at-store recycling
program pursuant to the provisions of this title that provides an
opportunity for a customer of the store to return to the store clean
plastic carryout bags and film plastic.

2. A retail establishment that does not meet the definition of a store
and that provides plastic carryout bags to customers at the point of
sale may also adopt an at-store recycling program.

* NB There are 2 § 27-2703's