Michigan Bag Ban, Fee & EPR Rules
Verified: July 27, 2026
Bag Ban Status
No statewide ban; preempted by Public Act 389 of 2016, codified at MCL 445.591–445.593, which bars local ordinances regulating or taxing auxiliary containers, including bags.
Plastic Bag Restrictions
Local plastic bag regulation preempted (PA 389 of 2016, MCL 445.591–445.593).
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