On January 22, the City of Annapolis is enacting its own prohibition on plastic carryout bags, comparable in function to Anne Arundel County's ban. The Anne Arundel County bag policy, which went into effect at the beginning of 2024, did not apply to Annapolis. According to the city, the policy is meant to cut down on plastic pollution and encourage sustainable practices. READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/local/annapolis-to-prohibit-plastic-bags-starting-january-22