As of 3/1/20, the new plastic bag legislation took effect.
However, pursuant to an Order signed in NYS Supreme Court, Albany County on
3/16/20, DEC agreed to take no enforcement action until 5/15/20.
This does not affect the local laws in New York City,
Suffolk County and Tompkins County requiring that the 5-cent paper carryout bag
reduction fee must be charged on paper carryout bags.
