I applaud the environmentally conscious leadership in Baltimore that passed and implemented legislation to ban single-use plastic grocery and carryout bags (”Third time's the charm: Baltimore bans plastic shopping bags,” Sept. 24).
Is Baltimore County charging for bags?
Retailers will no longer be able to give customers a plastic bag and will charge five cents for any alternative bag they provide, including paper bags. Four cents will go into the retailers' pockets, while a penny will go to the city.Oct 1, 2021
What states dont use plastic bags?
Eight states—California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New York, Oregon and Vermont—have banned single-use plastic bags.Feb 8, 2021
Are plastic bags going to be banned?
There is no national plastic bag fee or ban currently in effect in the United States. Additionally, New Jersey has passed a law banning disposable bags that is set to go into effect in 2022. On July 6, 2021 Colorado passed a plastic bag ban set to go into effect in 2024.
Is Baltimore County charging for plastic bags?
The ban prohibits single-use plastic checkout bags at the point of sale, pick up or delivery. Any other bags distributed will require a 5-cent surcharge. "Four of that five cents will be kept by the retailer, and one cent will be remitted to the city.
Do you have to pay for bags in Maryland?
Called the Comprehensive Bag Reduction Act, the rule affects grocery stores, restaurants and retailers. It applies to food and produce purchased in person, as well as through apps such as Instacart. Shops will need to charge customers at least 5 cents per paper bag, including a 1-cent fee that will be paid to the city.
Do you have to pay for plastic bags in Maryland?
The ban prohibits single-use plastic checkout bags at the point of sale, pick up or delivery. Any other bags distributed will require a 5-cent surcharge.
What Maryland counties charge for bags?
5 cent
What states do you have to pay for bags?
State/Territory Jurisdiction
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Maryland Town of Chestertown
Montgomery County Minimum 5 cent fee for plastic bags.
Howard County 5 cent fee for plastic bags.
City of Westminster Plastic bag ban.
Do you have to pay for bags in Baltimore County?
Retailers will no longer be able to give customers a plastic bag and will charge five cents for any alternative bag they provide, including paper bags. Four cents will go into the retailers' pockets, while a penny will go to the city. There are no exceptions from the bag charge for FSP, WIC, or SNAP users.Oct 1, 2021
What state has banned plastic bags?
Concern about the effects of plastic bags in the Pacific Ocean led California and Hawaii to become the first two U.S. states to adopt bans on plastic bags. California's ban on plastic bags in retail establishments was the nation's first statewide ban when it was passed in August 2014.