Iowa Bag Ban, Fee & EPR Rules
Verified: July 29, 2026
Bag Ban Status
No ban; local regulation of container use is preempted by Iowa Code §§ 331.301(6)(c) (counties) and 364.3(3)(c) (cities), enacted by HF 295 of 2017.
Plastic Bag Restrictions
Local regulation preempted.
Paper Bag Requirements
None.
Recycled Content (PCR)
None.
Fees & Taxation
None.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
No EPR.
Local Ordinances
None enforceable.
Key Dates
Preemption since 2017.