Philadelphia to implement plastic bag ban legislation beginning July 1

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- After pandemic delays, Philadelphia is finally getting ready to enact the plastic bag ban passed in 2019.

But it will be a slow rollout, officials say.
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The legislation will be implemented starting Thursday, July 1.

Businesses have until April 1, 2022, to comply.

After that they will be fined.

Environmental advocates say Philadelphia uses close to 1 billion single-use plastic bags every year.



The city will use the next nine months as a warning period.
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Business owners are encouraged to start phasing out their single-use plastic bag supply now and post signs to notify customers.