plastic bag ban

The Baltimore County Council restored liquor stores to the short list of small businesses — convenience stores and other shops with fewer than four locations — that may continue providing goods in thinner, single-use plastic bags at checkout.

Members of the Baltimore County Council voted to amend the plastic bag ban even though the County Executive promised to veto any changes.

Baltimore County Council is considering some changes to the Bring Your Own Bag Act, BYOB.

The Baltimore County Council decided Tuesday evening against making any changes to the upcoming ban on plastic bags, which goes into effect November 1st.

Councilman Todd Crandell introduced legislation that would weaken the plastic bag ban the County passed earlier this year.

“Change is coming, it’s got to come,” said Wade Kach, Baltimore County councilmember who represents District 3 about lack of transparency on county council legislation.

Mr. Olszewski joins us to discuss key issues in his second term as Baltimore County Executive, from crime, ethics and environmental concerns to teacher pay and the search for a new schools superintendent.

The new law takes effect Nov. 1 but there will be a 90 day grace period in Baltimore County.

Changes are likely for the controversial legislation before next week’s vote.

Baltimore County councilman Izzy Patoka introduced plastic bag legislation that if passed by council in February 2023 would take effect in November.