Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the imposition of any tax, fee, or local charge on merchandise bags.
Highlights:
Defines “carry out merchandise bag” as any plastic bag, paper bag, or carrying container provided by a retail store to a customer for the purpose of carrying out and/or transporting merchandise (Sec. 1).
Prohibits cities with a population of 1 million or more from imposing any tax, fee or other local charge on any carry out merchandise bags (Sec. 1).
Prohibits wholesalers and retailers from collecting any charge, tax or fee on carry out merchandise bags (Sec. 1).