No more warnings. Starting Friday, Philadelphia will begin fining businesses that don't comply with it's plastic bag ban. Here's what to expect.
Warnings no more: starting Friday, businesses that don’t comply with Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban can expect a fine.
In a press release two weeks ago, the city made clear to businesses that its monthslong warning period would come to an end starting April 1. “As we approach the April 1 enforcement deadline, we urge businesses to make the necessary arrangements to avoid any financial penalties. And we urge shoppers to bring reusable bags to do your shopping,” Mayor Jim Kenney said then in a written statement in which he also underscored the importance of reducing single-use plastic waste to curb the effects of climate change.
The ban, which was passed in 2019 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prevents stores from giving customers single-use plastic bags or non-recyclable paper bags. Businesses that were not complying were being given a warning, but full enforcement finally began Friday – meaning fines starting at $150 per violation and possible further action in court.
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