Los Angeles County’s ban on single-use plastic bags is being challenged by one of the industry’s largest manufacturers. Hilex Poly Co. LLC has appealed last month’s Los Angeles Superior Court ruling that upheld the ban and maintained that it does not violate California law.
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Los Angeles Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect July 1
The County of Los Angeles will begin enforcement on a ban of carryout plastic bags on Friday, July 1, 2011. Adopted by the county’s board of supervisors on November 16, 2010, the ordinance will require all supermarkets and large retail stores to cease handing out disposable plastic bags, and charge $0.10 per paper bag given to customers.
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