Oklahoma Legislature approves ban on taxing plastic bags
April 19, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Legislature has approved a bill to prevent cities and towns from imposing a fee on single-use plastic and paper bags and it will now proceed to the governor's office.
The measure aims to bar local governments from prohibiting or taxing "auxiliary containers" used for carrying groceries, carryout and other bought items.
The Oklahoma House passed Sen. James Leewright's proposal Tuesday, the Journal Record reported. The measure was already approved in the Senate. The bill would also forbid local governments from barring or taxing cups, bottles and other types of...
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