retail establishment and that is provided to the purchaser by
the retail establishment at the point of sale. The term does not
include:
(1) A reusable bag or pouch specifically designed for
multiple uses and is made of cloth, fabric or durable plastic
of at least 2.25 mils.
(2) A bag or pouch to carry or bundle produce for
delivery to the point of sale at a retail establishment.
Section 3. Plastic Bag Recycling Advisory Board.
(a) Establishment.--A Plastic Bag Recycling Advisory Board
is established.
(b) Composition.--The board shall consist of, but need not be
limited to, the following individuals:
(1) The Secretary of the Department of Environmental
Protection or a designee.
(2) The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture or a
designee.
(3) A representative of retail establishments
recommended by the Pennsylvania Retailers' Association.
(4) A representative of retail establishments
recommended by the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association.
(5) A representative of the waste disposal industry
recommended by the Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association.
(6) A representative of the waste disposal industry
recommended by the Pennsylvania Independent Waste Haulers
Association.
(7) A representative of plastic bag manufacturers
recommended by a leading manufacturer of plastic retail bags
in this Commonwealth.
(8) A representative of environmental organizations
recommended by an organization whose mission is to empower
Pennsylvanians to keep communities in this Commonwealth clean
and pollution free.
(9) A representative of the Professional Recyclers of
Pennsylvania.
(10) A representative of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.
(11) A representative of Pennsylvania Recycling Markets
Center.
(c) Chairperson.--The members of the board shall elect the
chairperson from among its members.
(d) Meetings.--The board shall meet not less than
triannually in person or by teleconference or video conference
upon the call of the chairperson.
(e) Compensation.--Members of the board shall not be
compensated for their services, but actual and necessary
expenses incurred in the performance of their duties shall be
reimbursed by the department.
(f) Study and report.--The board, in consultation with
national, State and local organizations, agencies and
researchers shall examine plastic bag pollution, production,
disposal and the levels of plastic bag waste management in this
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