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Single-use plastic bag ban enacted in Bucks County town
Newtown Borough Council unanimously passed legislation to ban single-use plastic bags, which also includes restrictions on plastic straws and utensils.
NEWTOWN, Pa. - Newtown residents will soon need to remember their reusable bags when they head out the door for the grocery store.
The borough council unanimously voted this week to ban single-use plastic bags, and restrict plastic straws and utensils.
There will also be a 15 cent fee on paper bags.
The ordinance is scheduled to go into effect after 180 days.