HB 947 Maryland House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Local Government - Charges for Paper Carryout Bags - Limitation

This bill limits local governments to allowing no more than 10 cents per paper carryout bag charged by retailers. It applies to all counties and municipalities that have enacted laws requiring or permitting such fees. Retailers, including stores and restaurants, would be restricted to charging this maximum fee under local ordinances. The law takes effect October 1, 2025.
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Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Feb 7, 2025
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