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Montgomery County’s 'bring‑your‑own‑bag' law in effect Jan. 1; paper bags cost 10¢, SNAP purchases exempt
Summary
Ana Arriaza of the county Department of Environmental Protection told En Sintonía that Montgomery County’s 'Trae tu propia bolsa' law took effect Jan. 1, 2026; stores should encourage reusable bags, offer paper bags at 10¢, and exempt SNAP purchases; some municipal exceptions (medicines, farmers markets) apply.
Ana Arriaza, community outreach specialist at the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, explained the county’s new 'Trae tu propia bolsa' ordinance during the Jan. 2026 episode of En Sintonía and outlined how it will work for shoppers.
Arriaza said the ordinance is intended to reduce single‑use plastic. "Esta legislación... es educar a la comunidad acerca de reutilizar cosas," she said, noting that lightweight plastics frequently end up in waterways and, through the food…
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