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Arizona Bag Ban, Fee & EPR Rules

Verified: July 18, 2026

Bag Ban Status

No statewide ban; preempted (ARS 9-500.38 (2015) preempts local bag bans).

Plastic Bag Restrictions

Local plastic bag regulation preempted (ARS 9-500.38 (2015) preempts local bag bans).

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

Official Sources