Bill Information: House Bill 1247 would require specified stores to charge a 5-cent fee on plastic carryout bags
Why This Is Important: Many states and municipalities have either outright banned the use of plastic bags, or currently charge a fee for each bag a customer uses. This can result in less litter, a cleaner Chesapeake Bay, and added revenue for the state.
What You Should Do: Contact your Maryland legislators and ask them to support this important bill.
