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

This bill authorizes the town of Lincoln, Massachusetts, to require retail stores to charge a minimum fee of ten cents for checkout bags. The law specifically applies to businesses that provide bags to customers at the point of sale, such as grocery stores and pharmacies, while excluding bags used for loose produce or to protect clothing. Any fees collected must be kept by the store, and the charge must be listed separately on the customer's receipt. Enforcement of this rule would be handled by the Lincoln Board of Health, which also has the power to create specific regulations for its implementation. The act would become effective three months after it is passed.