S 362 - Prohibits Tax on Merchandise Bags - New York Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Tax on Merchandise Bags

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the imposition of any tax, fee, or local charge on merchandise bags.

Highlights:

  • Defines “carry out merchandise bag” as any plastic bag, paper bag, or carrying container provided by a retail store to a customer for the purpose of carrying out and/or transporting merchandise (Sec. 1).
  • Prohibits cities with a population of 1 million or more from imposing any tax, fee or other local charge on any carry out merchandise bags (Sec. 1).
  • Prohibits wholesalers and retailers from collecting any charge, tax or fee on carry out merchandise bags (Sec. 1).

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