Maryland HB408 allows Prince George's County to retain a fee charged to customers for single-use and reusable carryout bags.
Maryland HB408 authorizes Prince George's County to retain a portion of the fee charged to customers for single-use and reusable carryout bags. If the county enacts a local law requiring a fee for these bags, the county can keep the fees collected. These fees will be directed to the county's general fund. The act does not prevent retailers from keeping a portion of the fees. The provisions of this bill apply only in Prince George's County and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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