IL-CHICAGOMCC 3-50Enacted

Chicago Checkout Bag Tax (MCC Ch. 3-50)

Jurisdiction:
Chicago, Illinois
Type:
Incentives
Last action:
Feb 1, 2017
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Tax on each paper or plastic checkout bag sold or used in the city: $0.07 from February 1, 2017, raised to $0.10 on January 1, 2025. Exempts bags for SNAP purchases and restaurant food or drink. Replaced the city's earlier plastic bag ban.

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