Stories Related to Salem City Council Poised To Ban Plastic Shopping Bags, Give Businesses Time To Adapt

Salem Statesman Journal, Statesman Journal
Mon, 10/22/2018 - 9:15pm

The Salem City Council is poised to ban plastic shopping bags citywide and give businesses deadlines to fall in line with the rules.

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