Is there a new county/state bag law?

S

sunshine98

Active Member
Went into a chain store in SMC, put my items on the counter, and the cashier informed me there was a 10 cent charge if I wanted a bag. It apparently started Feb 27. There was not a noticeable sign on the front door warning me I needed to bring my own bag. I get regular sale emails from the store chain and did not see anything about a store policy change, so I am guessing this is at the local/state level? Did I miss the first of many gifts from the dems?
 
Kyle

Kyle

Beloved Misanthrope
PREMO Member
Only one I heard of was...


Baltimore County council to vote on plastic bag ban

If passed, ban goes into effect November 1

TOWSON, Md. — Plastic bags could soon become a thing of the past for shoppers as they checkout at Baltimore County stores.

The Baltimore County council is scheduled to vote Monday on a plastic bag ban at stores and restaurants.

If it passes, the plastic bag ban won't happen overnight. Businesses will still be able to hand out plastic bags until this fall as it would't go into effect until November 1, 2023.



www.wmar2news.com

Baltimore County council to vote on plastic bag ban

Plastic bags could soon become a thing of the past for shoppers. The Baltimore County council is scheduled to vote Monday on a plastic bag ban at stores and restaurants.
www.wmar2news.com www.wmar2news.com
 
S

sunshine98

Active Member
Petco. They used to have a giant sign on the door touting how they were keeping the lights off to save energy. You think they would now tout saving the planet by charging for bags. At least you would know to go back to your car and get a bag...
Not too long ago, during Covid, all the stores acted like you were trying to kill someone if you brought your own bags.
 
Kyle

Kyle

Beloved Misanthrope
PREMO Member
sunshine98 said:
Petco. They used to have a giant sign on the door touting how they were keeping the lights off to save energy. You think they would now tout saving the planet by charging for bags. At least you would know to go back to your car and get a bag...
Not too long ago, during Covid, all the stores acted like you were trying to kill someone if you brought your own bags.
Click to expand...
Like Traffic lights... Virtue Signals change.
 
RoseRed

RoseRed

American Beauty
PREMO Member
sunshine98 said:
Petco. They used to have a giant sign on the door touting how they were keeping the lights off to save energy. You think they would now tout saving the planet by charging for bags. At least you would know to go back to your car and get a bag...
Not too long ago, during Covid, all the stores acted like you were trying to kill someone if you brought your own bags.
Click to expand...
The one next to Ross and Old Navy? I was there on Sunday for two items. I didn't notice any signs and was asked at check out if I wanted a bag for .10¢ I was quite surprised and declined.
 
3

3CATSAILOR

Well-Known Member
sunshine98 said:
Petco. They used to have a giant sign on the door touting how they were keeping the lights off to save energy. You think they would now tout saving the planet by charging for bags. At least you would know to go back to your car and get a bag...
Not too long ago, during Covid, all the stores acted like you were trying to kill someone if you brought your own bags.
Click to expand...
With lights off the are assuming unnecessary liabilities if all or parts of the buidling are too dark inside. Animals have good night vision. People, not so much. However, perhaps enough lights comes in the building through the windows.
 
my-thyme

my-thyme

..if momma ain't happy...
Patron
sunshine98 said:
Not too long ago, during Covid, all the stores acted like you were trying to kill someone if you brought your own bags.
Click to expand...
Last time I tried to bring my own bags, was told I have to use self checkout to use my own bags.

Sure wish they'd make their minds up.
 
gemma_rae

gemma_rae

Well-Known Member
I wear a jacket with lots and lots of pockets. I fill up my pockets while shopping, empty them all at the check-out, then put them all back in my pockets and pay.

Why not take your pet in and let them eat in the aisle?
 
Kyle

Kyle

Beloved Misanthrope
PREMO Member
my-thyme said:
Last time I tried to bring my own bags, was told I have to use self checkout to use my own bags.

Sure wish they'd make their minds up.
Click to expand...
I need to find a place to sell me a body bag for my next trip.

Should be able o fit three or four big bags of dry food in it and make a hell of an impressing leaving the store.
 
gemma_rae

gemma_rae

Well-Known Member
Kyle said:
I need to find a place to sell me a body bag for my next trip.

Should be able o fit three or four big bags of dry food in it and make a hell of an impressing leaving the store.
Click to expand...
I can loan you one of mine if you promise to return it.
 
my-thyme

my-thyme

..if momma ain't happy...
Patron
RoseRed said:
Where was this?
Click to expand...
One of the grocery stores in the county, can't recall which one. Was last fall, I have just been letting them give me their plastic bags since.

I only use self checkout if I have fewer than 5 items.
 
RoseRed

RoseRed

American Beauty
PREMO Member
my-thyme said:
One of the grocery stores in the county, can't recall which one. Was last fall, I have just been letting them give me their plastic bags since.

I only use self checkout if I have fewer than 5 items.
Click to expand...
Never heard of such a thing.
 
NorthBeachPerso

NorthBeachPerso

Honorary SMIB
my-thyme said:
One of the grocery stores in the county, can't recall which one. Was last fall, I have just been letting them give me their plastic bags since.

I only use self checkout if I have fewer than 5 items.
Click to expand...
Giant here wouldn't let you use your own bags for quite awhile during the lockdown.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top