The council estimates it costs the town 17 cents a bag to dispose of the shopping bags.
A public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 25.
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Information from: Asbury Park Press, http://www.app.com
N.J. town considers plastic bag ban
RED BANK, N.J. (AP) - August 12, 2008
The Red Bank Council introduced an ordinance Monday that would
fine businesses who use them $100, starting Jan. 1. Businesses
could sell reusable plastic shopping bags.
