Bag Laws by State
As a result of the environmental issues that come from improper disposal of paper and plastics, almost every state and U.S. territory has different laws regarding what type of bag can be sold and where. Unfortunately, none of these are universal by state or by what counties/ towns/ cities follow the ordinances. As of now, the only states to not have any type of law governing bag sales are: Alabama, Delaware, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and Wyoming. Here’s a guide so you can know what the specifications are for each state:
Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin
For more information, check out The Retail Bags Report.