Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett Monday proposed a 5 cent tax on each paper and plastic carryout bag purchased at retail locations in the suburb, mirroring a similar law in the District implemented to remove trash from area waters.
“If you don’t want to pay the fee, get a reusable bag,” Leggett told The Washington Examiner, of the legislation that would go into effect next year if approved by the County Council. “It’s that simple. It’s not revenue enhancement. It’s not like it’s filling county coffers. It’s easily avoidable.”
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