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2011 SESSION
HB 1498 Plastic bags; use by retailers.
Introduced by: Onzlee Ware | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Plastic bags; use by retailers. Bans the use of plastic carryout bags by retailers at the point of sale unless such bags are (i) durable plastic bags with handles, (ii) at least 2.25 mils thick, and (iii) specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse.
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HISTORY
- 12/16/10 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101590D
- 12/16/10 House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/19/11 House: Tabled in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources by voice vote