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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It could soon cost shoppers at the checkout aisle if they forget to bring bags to the store under what would be the nation’s first statewide plastic bag ban.
The California Assembly passed legislation Wednesday prohibiting pharmacies and grocery, liquor and convenience stores from giving out plastic bags.
It also calls for customers to be charged for using store- issued paper bags.
The bill still needs state Senate approval. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger supports a plastic bag ban, a spokesman said.
Denver Post wire services
