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Montgomery County Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect Jan. 1

Commission for Women Dec 31, 2025
FromMontgomery County, MD
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ReceivedDec 31, 2025
Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag Law goes into effect January 1, 2026, prohibiting plastic carryout bags at most businesses in the county. Businesses in some municipalities within the county are exempt from the ban. Customers may bring their own bags or purchase paper bags from businesses for ten cents each.
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Key dates

2026-01-01
effective — Bring Your Own Bag Law takes effect — plastic carryout bags banned

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