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Many Merchants Taken By Surprise By New Fee For Disposable Bags

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authorJon Winkler on Jan 9, 2018
Beginning on January 1, many local merchants in Suffolk County began charging customers 5 cents for each plastic or paper carry-out bag when they make purchases at retail stores. The... more

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