Prince George's County - Authority to Retain Fee for Single-Use and Reusable Bags PG 403-26

HB 408 allows Prince George's County to retain up to 10 cents per bag from fees that retailers charge customers for single-use or reusable carryout bags. The bill authorizes the county to keep this portion of the fee through local law, depositing it into the county’s general fund. It applies specifically to retail establishments within Prince George’s County that are already required to charge such fees. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and does not prevent retailers from retaining fees under their own local rules.