Several new laws will take effect in Colorado on January 1st.
Single use plastic bags will no longer be available in grocery stores. Styrofoam will also be eliminated in to-go food containers.
Pet security deposits in rentals will be capped at $300.
Other new laws create the right-to-repair for agricultural equipment, allows people to participate in eviction proceedings remotely and sets limits on campaign contributions for municipal elections.
Also, the minimum wage statewide will increase from $13.65 to $14.42 an hour.
