03-02-2013, 07:20 AM
I agree Carey, it's not a tax. The stores have to buy shopping bags, just like everything else they sell. In the past they offered them "for free," which means the cost was included in the markup of other items in the store. Now, they sell the bags like they sell everything else. They keep the money, it doesn't go to any government agency.
I would also add the BYO Bag law is not a religion. There's no shame involved unless an overzealous checkout clerk gives the occassional stink eye, but that's really more their problem. You don't have to go to bag confession afterward.
Throw a few bags in your car, it's really that simple.
I would also add the BYO Bag law is not a religion. There's no shame involved unless an overzealous checkout clerk gives the occassional stink eye, but that's really more their problem. You don't have to go to bag confession afterward.
Throw a few bags in your car, it's really that simple.
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