Business Regulation - Retail Stores - Carryout Bags

HB 1412 prohibits counties or cities from requiring retail stores to charge customers for carryout bags, except for existing ordinances in place before January 1, 2025, which must direct bag fee revenue exclusively to environmental programs. It directly affects local governments (counties/municipalities) and retail stores by limiting new bag fee policies. The bill requires stores to exempt customers using public assistance programs (like SNAP, WIC, or food assistance programs) and seniors aged 65+ from any bag fee. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, and does not alter existing bag fee policies that were already active before 2025.