Jackson Town Council today considers the second reading of the ordinance that would ban single use plastic bags for purchases from stores in the community. Debate over the thickness of bags that may be permitted and charges for the use of paper bags will likely be on the table during discussion. During their last consideration of the measure, council considered defining multiple use plastic bags as those being 4 mils or thicker. While there is strong support for the measure, town council is carefully working through the ordinance to assure there are no unwanted consequences. Once passed, the ordinance would take effect for grocers and large retailers on April 15, 2019. All other retailers would have until November 1, 2019 to be in compliance.
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