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2010 SESSION
HB 521 Plastic bags; bans use by retailers at point of sale unless designed and manufactured for reuse.
Introduced by: Joseph D. Morrissey | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Plastic bags; use by retailers. Bans the use of plastic carryout bags by retailers at the point of sale unless such bags are (i) durable plastic bags with handles; (ii) at least 2.25 mils thick; and (iii) specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse.
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HISTORY
- 01/12/10 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103557D
- 01/12/10 House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/26/10 House: Assigned ACNRsub: #2 Natural Resources
- 02/03/10 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/16/10 House: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources