THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE IS CONSIDERING A PLASTIC BAG BAN. THE CITY’S COUNCIL DIRECTED STAFF YESTERDAY (WED) TO COORDINATE A PLAN SIMILAR TO ONES USED IN MONTEREY AND CARMEL. THE PLAN MAY INCLUDE CHARGING FOR PAPER BAGS. CURRENTLY PACIFIC GROVE IS WAITING TO SEE THE OUTCOME OF STATE BILL 2-70 WHICH WOULD CHARGE FOR ALL BAGS USED IN THE STORE.
