Puerto Rico Bag Ban, Fee & EPR Rules
Verified: July 21, 2026
Bag Ban Status
Single-use plastic bag ban (Act 247-2015).
Plastic Bag Restrictions
Single-use plastic bags banned commercially since Dec 30, 2016 (full enforcement).
Paper Bag Requirements
Paper bags are allowed and encouraged as an alternative to the banned single-use plastic bags.
Recycled Content (PCR)
None.
Fees & Taxation
Act 247-2015 mandates no charge for checkout bags. Retailers may set their own prices for permitted paper or reusable bags at their discretion.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
No EPR.
Local Ordinances
Single statewide framework.
Key Dates
Ban effective 2016.