LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Sherri F. Myers
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Support of repeal of, or in the alternative, an amendment to Section 403.7033, Florida Statutes, allowing for local regulation of non-degradable bags and containers
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt a Resolution in support of the repeal of, or in the alternative, an amendment to Section 403.7033, Florida Statutes, allowing local regulation of non-degradable bags and containers.
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AGENDA: Regular
HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The Florida Legislature has enacted Florida Statues § 403.7033 which prevents local government, local agency or state agency from enacting, “any rule, regulation, or ordinance regarding use, disposition, sale, prohibition, restriction or tax of such auxiliary containers, wrappings, or disposable plastic bags,” until such a time that the Legislature adopts recommendations of the Department of Environmental Protection. To date the Legislature has taken no action.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Non Degradable Containers
PRESENTATION: No