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Government

Apr. 18, 2012

Bag maker appeals plastic bag ban decision

Plastic bag manufacturer Hilex Poly Co. LLC and other plaintiffs challenging Los Angeles County's ban on single-use plastic bags have filed an appeal over a trial court's decision to uphold the law.

By Ben Adlin
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Plaintiffs in a case challenging Los Angeles County's ban on single-use plastic bags have filed an appeal over a trial court's decision to uphold the law. Plastic bag manufacturer Hilex Poly Co. LLC and four county residents sued the county in October. They argue the ban's requirement that retailers charge a 10-cent fee for paper bags violates Proposition 26, which requires voters approve increases in taxes or fees. Last month, Los An...

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