1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health; directing the commissioner of health to study and report on the 
1.3 	use of plastic products by food establishments.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH; STUDY OF USE OF PLASTIC 
1.6 	PRODUCTS.
 1.7 	The commissioner of health shall study the extent to which Minnesota Rules, chapter 
1.8 	4626, requires or results in the use by food establishments of plastic products, such as plastic 
1.9 	storage containers or single-use plastic wrap, in the preparation, serving, and storage of 
1.10 	food. For purposes of this section, "food" and "food establishment" have the meanings given 
1.11 	them in Minnesota Rules, part 4626.0020. By January 15, 2021, the commissioner shall 
1.12 	submit a report on the results of the study and any recommendations to members of the 
1.13 	legislative committees with jurisdiction over health and the environment and natural 
1.14 	resources.