The Bag Law Legislation

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Montgomery County passed legislation (Bill 8-11) on May 3, 2011, that places a five-cent charge on each paper or plastic carryout bag provided by retail establishments in the County to customers at the point of sale, pickup or delivery. Retailers retain 1 cent of each 5 cents for the bags they sell a customer.

• Bill 8-11: Bag Tax Law, Effective January 1, 2012 (pdf)

• Powerpoint on the carryout bag legislation (pdf) 

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