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The Ministry of Health and the Environment is asking all business places selling and distributing plastic bags to hand them over by December 31.<\/p>\n

It is currently illegal to import, sell, or distribute shopping plastic bags.<\/p>

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If convicted, the fine under the Customs Act for Prohibited Goods is $100,000 plus two years imprisonment.<\/p>

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Antigua Barbuda Department of Environment, The National Solid Waste Management Authority, Prices and Consumer Affairs Division – Antigua & Barbuda.<\/p>\n

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(PRESS RELEASE) The Ministry of Health and the Environment is asking all business places selling and distributing plastic bags to hand them over by December 31. It is currently illegal to import, sell, or distribute shopping plastic bags. If convicted, the fine under the Customs Act for Prohibited Goods is $100,000 plus two years imprisonment. 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