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MA H2037

MA H2037
Authorizing the town of Concord to establish a fee for checkout bags


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Concord be authorized to establish a fee for checkout bags in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Concord, Massachusetts to establish a fee of at least $0.10 per checkout bag used by customers in retail establishments, with certain exceptions. The bill defines key terms like "checkout bag" and "retail establishment", outlines the requirements for charging the fee and reporting it on receipts, gives the Town Manager authority to enforce the law and adopt regulations, and specifies that the law will take effect three months after its passage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Waste Disposal
Local Government
  • ‐ General Local Government

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2037 03/14/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2037.pdf 03/14/2023
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