Montgomery County Plastic Bag Ban Took Effect Jan. 1
SORRTJul 8, 2026
Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag Law took effect January 1, 2026, prohibiting plastic carryout bags at retailers countywide. The law also establishes a 10-cent tax on paper carryout bags, of which the retailer retains 5 cents. Businesses are subject to the requirements when providing carryout bags to customers.
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Source: Montgomery County, MD, “SORRT Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter”, received Jul 8, 2026.
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