Lawmakers are considering banning plastic bags in Baltimore and on Tuesday, the Baltimore City Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the proposed comprehensive bag ban legislation. The measure was first introduced in 2006 but is moving closer to becoming reality. The Baltimore City Health Department, the Department of Public Works and the National Aquarium all […]
Baltimore’s City Council hosted a public hearing Tuesday to discuss banning plastic bags. The bill would ban bags in corner grocery stores and supermarkets. Retailers who choose not to comply could face up to six months in jail. In addition, store owners could face a $1,000 fine. It’s a debate that’s nearly 10 years in the […]
A ban on plastic bags is proposed in Baltimore City. The bill has come up eight times before in the City Council, but it has been vetoed by former Mayors, according to Fox 45. Under this new effort, the plastic bags would be banned and five cents would be charged for every paper bag. Councilman […]
