N.J.'s strictest in the nation ban on single-use bags takes effect soon. What you need to know.

The plastic bag ban law was signed in November 2020, but won't go into effect until May. It includes a ban on paper bags at large grocery stores.

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N.J.'s strictest in the nation ban on single-use bags takes effect

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Carole Ann Dicton on LinkedIn: N.J.'s strictest in the nation ban

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Carole Ann Dicton on LinkedIn: N.J.'s strictest in the nation ban