The Montgomery County Council Tuesday approved a 5-cent tax on each paper and plastic carryout bag bought at retail locations in the suburb, mirroring a similar law in the District implemented to remove trash from area waters.
With an 8-1 vote, the council approved the tax, saying that consumers will use fewer disposable bags to avoid the charge.
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