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Reusable Shopping Bag Measure Advances In New Jersey

The amended bill lowers the charge from 15 cents per bag and removes a provision that would have required large retailers to reduce the number of plastic and paper bags they distribute by 75 percent.

2012/12/17

Southampton will become the first in New York to ban plastic bags. (credit: CBS 2)

Southampton’s Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect On Sunday

The village will be lenient until everyone gets accustomed to the new law then scofflaws will be fined, or even spend 2 weeks in jail.

2011/11/04

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Westchester Says It’s Time To BYOB…Bring Your Own Bag

If you’ve got a bag at home, one county wants you to bring it with you when you shop.

2011/03/28

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