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An Act prohibiting supplying plastic bags to consumers (No. 31 of 2010).

Country/Territory
American Samoa (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition
Keyword
Consumer protection Recycling/reuse Milk/dairy products Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Fish products Fruits/edible nuts Meat Poultry products Vegetables/legumes
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act shall enter into force 180 days after the Act passed by the Legislature and approved by the Governor.
Abstract

This Act lays down rules for the designation of the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency as the agency responsible for the implementation and administration of supplying plastic bags to consumers, in order to prevent damage to the environment. This Act shall not apply to shopping bags composed of non-petroleum-based biodegradable plastic and compostable plastic bags. The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency may issue category variances for raw meat, poultry or fish, frozen food, fresh produce, and prepared meals in takeout containers.

Full text
English
Website
www.epa.as.gov › plastic-bag-ban