Single-Use Items in Missouri (2026)
3 rules on the books across Missouri, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Plastic Bag Rules
Whether plastic carryout bags are banned, taxed, or exempt from local regulation under state preemption.
Missouri: statewide
StatewideFew RestrictionsMissouri RSMo 260.283 bars cities and counties from banning, taxing, or charging fees on paper or plastic bags, and…
Read full rule →Kansas City
Few RestrictionsKansas City cannot enforce a plastic bag ban or fee. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 260.283 provides that 'no political subdivision…
Read full rule →St. Louis
Few RestrictionsSt. Louis cannot enforce a plastic bag ban or fee. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 260.283 bars every Missouri political subdivision…
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