Local Government - Fee for Plastic and Paper Carryout Bags - Prohibition on Charge
Sponsor: Frank M. Conaway, Jr. (District 40)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Counties - Local LawsStatus: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting certain retailers that are authorized or required by a local law to charge a fee to a customer for a plastic or paper carryout bag from charging the fee if the customer's form of payment uses federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or federal Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children benefits.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 6Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sanchez, Gabrielle | Clean Water Action | Oral |
| FAV | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Conaway, Delegate Conawaylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Griffin, Andrewlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Alliance | Oral |
| UNF | Ainsworth, Martha | Maryland Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFGriffin, AndrewMaryland Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Subcontractors Association of Baltimore; Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park; Associated Utility Contractors of Maryland; Experience Prince George's; Howard County Chamber of Commerce…
UNFPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AllianceRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association