Ban single-use plastic bags and require 5-10 cent fee for paper bags

Single-Use Bag OrdinanceEnvironmentOrdinance

In Plain English

Stores can no longer give out plastic bags at checkout. Customers must pay 5-10 cents for each paper bag they need. The city also updates rules about disposable food containers and utensils.

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