A ScubaBoard Staff Message...
We had the Bag Ban law here in Austin for a couple of years, but then the state legislature passed a law prohibiting Texas cities from banning the bags. I was upset by the inconvenience of bringing my own bags when the Austin law was first passed, but now I have a supply of them in the trunk of my car. Even though I don't have to any more, I still bring my own reusable bags to the store.What's interesting is the single use bags are banned in grocery stores, they are still available at the Home Depot checkout, no charge.
"On November 8, 2016, California voters approved Proposition 67, the statewide Single-Use Carryout Bag Ban.
As a result, SB 270 is in effect and most grocery stores, retail stores with a pharmacy, convenience stores, food marts, and liquor stores will no longer be able to provide single-use plastic carryout bags to their customers. Instead, these stores may provide a reusable grocery bag or recycled paper bag to a customer at the point of sale at a charge of at least 10 cents. Manycities and counties have bag ordinances in place. Some of these jurisdictions’ ordinances will not be subject to this new law, depending on whether they meet certain preemption requirements. Consult your local governmental entity for more information."
Bob