A black and white picture of a plastic bag in the middle of a sidewalk. The bag features a smiley face that says "Have a Nice Day!" The Baltimore plastic bag ban will help curb plastic bag litter like this.
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Baltimore’s Bag Ban: What Will It Do? What’s Next?

ByBWB Communications

Eight attempts at a Baltimore plastic bag ban have come and gone since 2006. Today, nine times proved to be the charm.  This morning, Mayor Jack Young signed the Comprehensive Bag Reduction Bill into law. The signing drew dozens of advocates, city officials, press, and community members together.  In Baltimore, plastic bags are everywhere. They…