Indiana Bag Ban, Fee & EPR Rules
Verified: July 23, 2026
Bag Ban Status
No ban; local regulation of auxiliary containers is preempted by Ind. Code § 36-1-3-8.5 (HEA 1053 of 2016).
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
Bloomington ordinance superseded.
Key Dates
Preemption since 2016.