An Act authorizing the town of Sudbury to establish a fee for checkout bags

This bill authorizes the town of Sudbury to charge a minimum fee of ten cents for checkout bags provided by retail establishments within its limits. It applies to businesses selling goods directly to consumers, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants, while excluding bags used for loose produce, prescription medications, or protecting clothing. The collected fees must remain with the businesses, and the charge must be clearly listed separately on customer receipts. Enforcement of this rule will be handled by the Sudbury Board of Health, which also has the power to create specific regulations for the program. The law will become active three months after it is passed.