American Samoa Bag Ban, Fee & EPR Rules
Verified: July 18, 2026
Bag Ban Status
Territory-wide plastic bag ban at all retail stores, effective February 23, 2011, codified at A.S.C.A. § 25.2034. American Samoa was the first US state or territory to ban plastic shopping bags. Signed by Gov. Togiola Tulafono in 2010; exempts fully non-petroleum biodegradable and compostable bags; enforced by the American Samoa EPA.
Plastic Bag Restrictions
Plastic shopping bags banned territory-wide at all retail stores since 2011-02-23 (A.S.C.A. § 25.2034); fully non-petroleum biodegradable and compostable bags exempt.
Paper Bag Requirements
No territory-wide paper bag fee or PCR mandate identified.
Recycled Content (PCR)
None identified.
Fees & Taxation
None identified.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
No EPR for packaging.
Local Ordinances
None identified.
Key Dates
Ban effective 2011-02-23 (A.S.C.A. § 25.2034).