Plastic Bag Ban Bill Brings Split Opinions
February 5, 2011
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KTVZ.COM BEND, Ore. -- Pretty soon, the question for Oregon grocery stores may no longer be paper or plastic, but just paper, for a five cent fee per bag.
A bill co-sponsored by two Republicans and two Democrats would outlaw throwaway plastic check-out bags at all retail stores in Oregon, a state that is already a national leader in green legislation. Shoppers would be forced to bring their own bag or pay a nickel apiece for recycled paper bags under SB536....
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