SF 3838
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 02/24/2026 10:18 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to commerce; modifying requirements for entities offering biodegradable
or compostable products; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.046,
subdivision 2a.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.046, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:
Subd. 2a.
Certification of products.
deleted text begin Beginning January 1, 2026,deleted text end A manufacturer,
distributor, or wholesaler may not sell or offer for sale and any other person may not
knowingly sell or offer for sale in this state a covered product labeled as "biodegradable"
or "compostable" unless the covered product is certified as meeting the requirements of
subdivision 1 or 2, as applicable, by an entity that:
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(1) is a nonprofit corporation;
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deleted text begin (2) as its primary focus of operation,deleted text end new text begin (1)new text end promotes the production, use, and appropriate
end of life for materials and products that are designed to fully biodegrade in specific
biologically active environments such as industrial composting; and
deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end is technically capable of and willing to perform analysis necessary to determine
a product's compliance with subdivision 1 or 2, as applicable.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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