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Committee approves amendment to require 10¢ bag fee, signage and clarified definitions in city’s single-use bag policy
Summary
Bill 250773 would require retail establishments to charge 10 cents for recyclable bags, require signage and narrow the definition of prohibited plastic bags. The committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably after testimony from city officials and environmental advocates.
The Committee on Licenses and Inspections approved an amendment to bill 250773 and reported the measure to the full Council with a favorable recommendation on Wednesday. The bill would require retail establishments in Philadelphia to charge a 10¢ fee for recyclable bags provided at point of sale, require signage informing customers of the fee, and tighten definitions related to the municipal ban on certain bags.
Carlton Williams, director of the Office of Clean and Green Initiatives, testified for the administration in support of the bill's intent but cautioned about possible unintended consequences for small, “mom-and-pop” retailers and low-income residents. Williams said the office supports a…
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