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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

Official Sources