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Plastic Bags, Straws Banned In Atlantic County Parks

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Single-use plastic bags and straws are now banned at Atlantic County parks.

If you're caught using them, it will cost you.

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Warnings will be handed out through August of 2019, but after that, there will be fines up to $500 per violation.

The goal is to protect the environment, especially the ocean.

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