Posted on 09/22/21
| News Source: WBAL
The city will ban plastic bags beginning Oct. 1.
In a Wednesday morning news conference, Mayor Brandon Scott said to prepare for the ban, they are giving out thousands of reusable bags.
“This is a culture change for our entire city," Scott said. " We know that there are going to be growing pains.”
Once the ordinance takes effect, businesses will not be able to distribute plastic bags at checkout. Any other bags distributed will require a 5-cent surcharge.
“All of our departments have been working with businesses specifically to hear what they need," Scott said.
Scott previously delayed the ban over COVID-19 because of concerns from the business community.