Plastic Bag Bans & the Point of Sale System

Several states and cities have recently enacted plastic bag bans. The bans intend to reduce the billions of single-use bags used each year. Plastic bags also cost retailers money, the plastic pollutes the environment, and plastic bags are a big problem in the recycling system. Some of the laws include requirements such as: Prohibiting single-use …

Washington State Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Coming Soon

Once the Washington State COVID-19 state of emergency is declared over, the state-wide ban on single-use plastic bags will go into effect. The ban was enacted to reduce the 2 billion single-use bags Washingtonians use each year. Plastic bags also cost retailers money, the plastic pollutes the environment, and plastic bags are a big problem …

Washington State Passes Extended Liquor License Legislation

Washington State passed E2SHB, which extends certain temporary liquor license privileges that were created during the pandemic. These include curbside service, alcohol delivery and takeout, premixed cocktails, and cocktail kits. Businesses are allowed to sell mini bottles of spirits as part of a kit without having to pay spirits and liter taxes, as long as …