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MD HB1067
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Frank Conaway
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AI Summary
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Retailers in Maryland counties and municipalities with local bag fee laws are prohibited from charging the bag fee to customers paying with SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits
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Customers using WIC (Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children) benefits are also exempt from plastic and paper carryout bag fees
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Applies to any local jurisdiction that has enacted a law authorizing or requiring retailers to charge fees for carryout bags at point of sale
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Effective date: October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Local Government - Fee for Plastic and Paper Carryout Bags - Prohibition on Charge
Local Government Mandates
Last Action
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
2/7/2025