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Montgomery County Bag Law Updated: Fee Rises, Plastic Bags Banned

LHI Jan 8, 2026
FromMontgomery County, MD
Email“LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
ReceivedJan 8, 2026
Montgomery County's amended Bring Your Own Bag Law took effect in 2026, increasing the carryout bag fee from its previous level to 10 cents and prohibiting plastic carryout bags at most businesses. The Latino Health Initiative has released a Spanish-language video explaining the updated law to help inform the community. The law is intended to reduce waste and protect local waterways.
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2026-01-01
effective — Amended Bring Your Own Bag Law in effect, raising bag fee to 10 cents and banning plastic carryout bags

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