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Public hearing on countywide plastic bag ban draws farmers, watermen, teachers and retailers
Summary
A county public hearing on a proposed countywide ban on single‑use carryout plastic bags drew widespread testimony from environmental groups, watermen, farmers, students, retailers and restaurants; commissioners will consider the ordinance at a future meeting.
Queen Anne’s County held a public hearing on county ordinance 25‑06, a proposed prohibition on single‑use carryout plastic bags with a 10¢ charge for paper bags, and heard extensive public comment from residents, environmental groups, businesses and retailers.
Supporters who testified included Plastic Free QAC, Trash Free Maryland, ShoreRivers and local watermen and farmers. Dozens of residents described visible plastic pollution on roadsides and in marshes, cited microplastic and PFAS concerns, and urged the commission to act now to…
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