RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging a California law that regulates plastic packaging and related materials used by manufacturers and distributors.<\/p>\n
The lawsuit targets California\u2019s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, which the coalition argues places significant requirements on companies that manufacture, package or ship products using plastic materials.<\/p>\n
According to state officials, businesses that do not comply with the law could face restrictions on selling products in California.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis Act imposes unreasonable, burdensome requirements on businesses and consumers nationwide,\u201d Jackley said in a statement. \u201cThis is an unconstitutional mandate that will result in higher costs for businesses and ultimately higher prices for consumers.\u201d<\/p>\n
South Dakota is one of 17 states participating in the lawsuit. Other states involved include Nebraska, North Dakota, Iowa, Texas, Florida, Georgia and Utah.<\/p>\n
The lawsuit was announced Tuesday by the South Dakota Attorney General\u2019s Office. <\/p>\n
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