applied to the human body in a shower or bath, including any of
the following:
(1) Shampoo.
(2) Hair conditioner.
(3) Bath soap.
"Plastic." Any synthetic material made from organic
polymers, such as polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or nylon,
that can be molded into a shape while soft and then set into a
rigid or slightly elastic form.
"Sleeping room accommodation." A space in a lodging
establishment set aside for use and occupancy by individuals
having at least one bed or other sleeping accommodation in a
room or group of rooms.
"Small plastic bottle." A plastic bottle or other container
with less than a six-ounce capacity that is intended to be
nonreusable by the end user.
Section 3. Restrictions on use of small plastic bottles.
(a) General rule.--Except as provided under subsection (b),
commencing January 1, 2024, for lodging establishments with more
than 50 sleeping room accommodations, and January 1, 2025, for
lodging establishments with 50 sleeping room accommodations or
less, a lodging establishment may not provide a small plastic
bottle containing a personal care product in a sleeping room
accommodation or in a bathroom shared by guests or the public.
(b) Exception.--A lodging establishment may provide personal
care products in small plastic bottles to a person at no cost,
upon request, at a place other than a sleeping room
accommodation or a bathroom shared by guests or the public.
(c) Bulk dispensers.--A lodging establishment may provide
personal care items in bulk dispensers in a sleeping room
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