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Montgomery County Bring Your Own Bag Law Now in Effect

Stewart Jan 14, 2026
FromCouncilmember Kate Stewart
Email“Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
ReceivedJan 14, 2026
Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Law went into effect on January 1, 2026, requiring shoppers to bring reusable bags to retail stores. The law aims to reduce plastic bag pollution in waterways, parks, and public spaces and limit microplastic health impacts.
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Montgomery County BYOB Law information
links-1.govdelivery.com

Key dates

2026-01-01
effective — BYOB Law takes effect across Montgomery County retail stores

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