Minn. Stat. 471.9998 partially preempts plastic bag bans, prohibiting outright local bans but allowing fees, recycling rules, and reusable bag programs in Hennepin County cities.
Under Minn. Stat. 471.9998, Minnesota cities and counties cannot fully ban single-use plastic carryout bags, but they may impose per-bag fees, require recyclable or compostable materials, or run reusable bag programs. Minneapolis adopted a five-cent bag fee on carryout bags under this framework. St. Louis Park and Edina have explored similar approaches. Hennepin County encourages reuse and recycling through its solid waste program rather than imposing a countywide ban. Retailers must collect and remit fees and post point-of-sale notices where required.
Failing to collect required bag fees or violating recyclable-material rules can result in administrative penalties under city retail license and solid waste codes.
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Bloomington, MN
Bloomington is heavily impacted by MSP International Airport. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) manages noise abatement. MN §473.192 requires acoust...
Bloomington, MN
Bloomington City Code §12.99 prohibits animal noise that can be heard outside the building or premises and occurs repeatedly over at least 14 minutes at an a...
Bloomington, MN
Bloomington enforces quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM weekdays and 9 PM–9 AM weekends. Power equipment including lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, and snow blowers...
Bloomington, MN
Construction with power equipment allowed weekdays 7 AM–10 PM and Saturdays 9 AM–9 PM. No construction permitted on Sundays. Bloomington City Code §10.29.02 ...
Bloomington, MN
Bloomington requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
Bloomington, MN
Bloomington prohibits many commercial vehicles on residential property including boom trucks, cargo trucks, dump trucks, semi-tractors, tow trucks, and mobil...
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