Legislation Details

Reference No. CB-038-2010    Draft No. 1
Type: Council Bill Status: Failed
Meeting Body County Council
Meeting Date 5/11/2010
Introduced Date Public Hearing Date
Effective date:    
Title: An Act concerning the Prince George’s County Plastic Bag Reduction Program for the purpose of establishing a voluntary plastic bag reduction program for disposable bags in Prince George’s County.
Proposers/Sponsors: Andrea C. Harrison
Code sections: 21-156 - , 21-157 - , 21-158 - , 21-159 - , 21-160 -
Attachments: 1. ACTION SUMMARY S2010038, 2. B2010038.pdf
Contact: Todd M. Turner Legislative Officer
Title An Act concerning the Prince George’s County Plastic Bag Reduction Program for the purpose of establishing a voluntary plastic bag reduction program for disposable bags in Prince George’s County. Background This bill seeks establish a voluntary Plastic Bag Reduction Program to eliminate and/or reduce the use of non-biodegradable plastic and paper bags and to encourage the use and availability of reusable bags by the County’s businesses and citizens to assist the County with meetings its obligations to preserve and protect the County’s environment.