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Statewide Legislationtop
Status
Inactive
Ordinance
HB 31, HB 1572
Notes
Prohibits stores from providing plastic bags to customers. Requires stores to charge fee of 10 cents for each paper bag provided to customers. Stores must give customers 5 cents credit for each carryout bag the customer provides. In Senate; First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs and Finance
Updated
October 11, 2017
Annapolistop
Status
Failed, but voluntary recycling program
Notes
2007 proposed a plastic bag ban. Ban did not pass, but a recycling campaign was introduced.
Updated
February 16, 2012
Baltimoretop
Status
Inactive
Comply Date
04/01/2015
Notes
11/17/2014 after 3rd reading approved and sent to the Mayors office for approval. Note that ordinance was changes from a 5 cent fee to a full out ban of plastic.
More Information
Updated
October 11, 2017
Chestertowntop
Status
Approved
Status Date
03/07/2011
Plastic Summary
Requirements: 2.25 thick or overall size of the bag is 28″ X36″ or larger.
Paper Summary
Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition
A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected
“Retail Establishment” means any commercial business facility that sells goods directly to the ultimate consumer, including, but not limited to, grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores, liquor stores, “mini marts”, and retail stores and vendors selling clothing food and personal items.
Fees
None
Comply Date
01/12/2012
Ordinance
01-2011 Chapter 133
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Updated
April 20, 2012
Montgomery Countytop
Status
Approved
Stores Affected
Retail establishment means any person engaged in the retail sale of goods. Retail Establishment includes any supermarket, convenience store, shop, service station or restaurant and any other sales outlet where a customer can buy goods.
Fees
Plastic/Paper Tax: $0.05 per bag.
Comply Date
01/01/2012
Ordinance
11-Aug
More Information
Updated
April 20, 2012
Takoma Parktop
Status
Approved
Plastic Summary
No plastic allowed
Reusable Definition
No definition given – no plastic allowed
Stores Affected
“Retail establishment” means any person engaged in the retail sale of goods. “Retail establishment” includes any supermarket, convenience store, shop, service station, restaurant, farmers market vendor, and any other sales outlet where a customer can buy goods. (Ord. 2016-31 ��1, 2016)
Comply Date
12/01/2016
Ordinance
Chapter 8.48
More Information
Updated
December 03, 2018
Westministertop
Status
Approved
Status Date
05/13/2019
Plastic Summary
No plastic allowed
Reusable Definition
No plastic allowed
Stores Affected
Business Establishment. Any commercial enterprise that provides carryout bags to its customers through its employees or independent contractors associated with the business. The term includes sole proprietorships, join ventures, partnerships, corporations, or any other legal entity, whether for profit or not for profit.
Fees
None
Comply Date
07/01/2020
Ordinance
911
More Information
Updated
July 10, 2019
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