Florida Bag Ban, Fee & EPR Rules
Verified: July 29, 2026
Bag Ban Status
No statewide ban; preempted by Fla. Stat. § 403.7033 (2008 Energy, Climate Change, and Economic Security Act), which bars local regulation of auxiliary containers, wrappings, or disposable plastic bags pending a state report to the Legislature.
Plastic Bag Restrictions
Local plastic bag regulation preempted (Fla. Stat. § 403.7033, 2008 Energy, Climate Change, and Economic Security Act).
Paper Bag Requirements
No statewide paper bag requirement.
Recycled Content (PCR)
No statewide recycled-content mandate for carryout bags.
Fees & Taxation
None statewide.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
No EPR for packaging.
Local Ordinances
None significant.
Key Dates
n/a