Howard County may follow in the footsteps of neighbors like Montgomery County and Washington, D.C., by enacting a fee on disposable bags provided by retailers. The proposal is among the local legislation pre-filed for the upcoming General Assembly session, which starts Jan. 9. Under the bill, sponsored by Del. Terri Hill, Howard County stores would be required to charge customers 5 cents per disposable plastic bag they use to take home their purchases. The goal of the measure is to entice shoppers…
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