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This document outlines the Town of West New York's guide to New Jersey's ban on single-use plastic carryout bags, polystyrene foam food service products, and plastic straws by request-only, in accordance with P.L. 2020, c.117. The guide explains the phased implementation of the law, with Phase 1 taking effect on November 4, 2021 (straws by request) and Phase 2 on May 4, 2022 (ban on plastic bags). It also details the exemptions to the ban and the penalties for non-compliance, which can range from a warning for the first offense to fines of up to $5,000 per day for subsequent offenses. The law supersedes and pre-empts all municipal and county regulations concerning the regulation or prohibition of single-use plastic or paper carryout bags, polystyrene foam food service products and single-use plastic straws. The guide also provides information on alternative products and resources for businesses to comply with the new regulations, including vendor lists and contact information for the town's Sustainability Coordinator and Health Director.