Defeated State Legislation that would have Prohibited Local Container, Bag Fees in Ohio

The Ohio House and Senate both contemplated bills that would have taken away the authority of local governments in the state to enact ordinances to curb the distribution of “auxiliary containers”—including carryout bags, foam takeout containers, cans, bottles, cups, and more—through the use of fees. Surfrider Foundation Northern Ohio worked with Sierra Club Ohio, the Alliance for the Great Lakes, and others to advocate against these bills in the state legislature.