Maryland Current Campaigns

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Maryland Bag Bill Campaign

HB 1034

Summary: HB 1034 prohibits the free distribution of bags and requires a 5 cent minimum price requirement for single-use recyclable bags. Protective bags for meat, newspapers, or other products, pharmacies, farmers' markets, and roadside stands are exempt.
Status: HB 1034 was heard in a House environmental matters committee hearing on 3/11/11. This bill is no longer active.
Author: Delegate Al Carr
C4R Contact: Sue Vang 916-551-1751

SB 602

Summary: SB 602 prohibits the free distribution of bags and requires a 5 cent minimum price requirement for single-use recyclable bags. Protective bags for meat, newspapers, or other products, pharmacies, farmers' markets, and roadside stands are exempt.
Status: SB 602 was heard in an Education Health and Environmental Affairs Committee hearing on 3/8/11. This bill is no longer active.
Author: Senator Jamie Raskin
C4R Contact: Sue Vang 916-551-1751

Support Maryland's Bag Bills. Take action here and send in a letter to your State Senator and Delegates.