Montgomery County Bag Law Updated: Fee Rises, Plastic Bags Banned
LHIJan 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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Source: Montgomery County, MD, “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”, received Jan 8, 2026.
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