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Maharashtra to issue ban on non-biodegradable plastic flowers
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The Maharashtra government will issue a special notification banning non-biodegradable plastic flowers, the state Chief Minister stated on March 18, 2026.
Why it matters
The notification will instruct municipal corporations to take action against markets, vendors, and decorators using non-biodegradable plastic flowers. The measure targets markets where plastic flowers are dominating the floriculture market. The notification will, if possible, include details of the enforcement actions to be applied. A Legislative Council member proposed providing a compliance window for vendors to adjust.
Implications
- · Municipal corporations will be tasked with carrying out market-level enforcement actions against vendors and decorators using non-biodegradable plastic flowers.
- · Market vendors and decorators using non-biodegradable plastic flowers will face enforcement measures once the notification is issued.
- · The notification will, if possible, specify the enforcement measures to be applied.
- · A proposal exists to grant a compliance window for vendors to adapt to the notification.
Who is affected
- · Municipal corporations
- · Market vendors
- · Decorators
- · Floriculture farmers
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