BOSTON — Boston’s plastic bag ban that took effect in December 2018 was temporarily suspended in the city to help combat COVID-19.
In March, Mayor Walsh issued a temporary Executive Order allowing plastic bag use in Boston during the public health emergency.
The moratorium related to the ban ended on Wednesday.
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Effective Thursday, the Inspectional Services Department’s Weights and Measures Division will resume enforcing the ordinance.
Retail stores must comply with the ordinance requirements by doing the following:
- Supply compliant reusable, recyclable or compostable checkout bags
- Charge a fee (5 cents minimum per bag)
- Display a sign within five feet of the checkout location, telling customers that they will have to pay for a big if they want one
Businesses found violating the ordinance will be issued a warning for the initial violation. Additional violations will result in fines.
You can find more information here.
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