Montgomery County to Enforce Plastic Bag Ban Starting Jan. 1, 2026
TL;DR
Montgomery County will implement a law on January 1 that bans most stores from providing plastic bags, requiring shoppers to pay a 10-cent fee for paper bags, with revenue supporting environmental initiatives. Violations will result in fines, and the law aims to reduce plastic waste and protect local waterways.
- County ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ law to take effect Jan. 1 Bethesda Magazine
- Plastic bag ban coming to Montgomery County WTOP
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- Plastic bag ban: What to expect in Montgomery County starting Jan. 1 NBC4 Washington
- Plastic Bags Will Be Banned Starting Jan. 1, 2026 The MoCo Show -
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