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Apr 13, 2008 3:24 pm US/Pacific

Calif. Shoppers Could Be Charged For Plastic Bags

SACRAMENTO (AP) ― California shoppers could end up paying recycling fees if they decide to haul their groceries home in plastic bags.

Two bills scheduled to be considered tomorrow by the Assembly Natural Resources Committee would authorize fees of 15 cents or 25 cents a bag.

The idea is to discourage supermarkets and large drug stores from using plastic bags.

Supporters describe the measures as a follow-up to a recent program requiring supermarkets and pharmacy superstores to recycle plastic bags and sell reusable bags.

But the California Retailers Association says lawmakers should give the recycling programs more time to work before considering the fees.

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