Why is a minimum 10-cent fee imposed for paper and reusable?
The charge for retailer-provided paper and reusable bags incentivizes customers to bring their own and reduces the demand for single-use items. The retailer retains the fee in full to help offset the costs associated with the purchase and the option of providing paper bags and reusable bags. Each bag purchased from the retailer will be itemized on the customer’s receipt, just as all other merchandise purchased.