TIMES RECORD • March 16, 2021
In 2019, the 129th Legislature voted to adopt LD 1532, it made Maine the fourth state to enact statewide limitations on the use of these bags. The law had wide support among Maine citizens. These bags are now banned in 10 states, and none has ever repealed the ban. Maine’s plastic bag reduction policy was to take effect on, April 22, 2020, but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the effective date was postponed until January 15, 2021. It was then delayed until July 1, 2021, to provide additional time for Maine’s businesses to comply. ~ Harry Hopcroft