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“As from March [1], 2009 it becomes illegal for shops, small and large, to give away plastic bags. Only the transparent, no hands, small bags given with bread and food from the counter can be dispensed free. All other bags must be sold.”

http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/2009/02/22/vince.html

The goal of the legislation is to eliminate or reduce the nearly 40 million bags used by Maltese residents every year.

After March 2009, retailers will be charging a minimum 15-cent tax per bag requested by the consumer.

For more information:

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090201/local/biodegradable-p...