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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 27-2709
Department responsibility
Environmental Conservation (ENV) CHAPTER 43-B, ARTICLE 27, TITLE 27
§ 27-2709. Department responsibility.

1. The department shall develop educational materials to encourage the
reduction, reuse and recycling of plastic carryout bags and film plastic
and shall make those materials available to stores required to comply
with this article.

2. The department shall provide information regarding the availability
of recycling facilities and companies that recycle plastic bags and film
plastic, including the addresses and phone numbers of such facilities
and companies to stores required to comply with this article.