Montgomery County considers plastic-bag ban, doubling tax on paper bags
An inspector general’s report said the county’s current bag policy has been inefficient, leading to millions of dollars in lost revenue.
Proposed plastic bag ban and 10-Cent paper bag tax sparks debate in Montgomery County
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Montgomery County residents are voicing opinions about a proposed ban on plastic bags and a 10-cent tax on paper bags, following a county Inspector General's report on the county’s current 5-cent bag tax.
First hearing held to discuss proposed bag ban in Montgomery County
A bill proposing a ban on plastic bags in Montgomery County had its first public hearing Tuesday. Bill 2424, also known as the "Bring Your Own Bag" bill, was introduced in October. If passed, it would repeal the 5-cent tax on plastic bags and implement a ban on plastic carry-out bags in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County will consider legislation that would ban plastic carryout bags
WUSA-TV Washington, D.C. If passed, the legislation would prohibit plastic carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr. appeal over Covid misinformation investigations Egyptian pyramids were built using an incredibly clever machine,
People in Montgomery County react to a proposed plastic bag ban
The legislation also includes a 10-cent tax on paper bags. New council President Kate Stewart is leading the charge.
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