The ban , which came into effect on 1 January 2019 and follows similar moves in other countries , will apply to 2,000 large supermarkets and 11,000 supermarkets with store ##room space of at least 165 sq m. The measure will prohibit the stores , which are currently not allowed to provide customers with plastic bags free of charge , from selling the bags at all , except in relation to wet toilets . The shops will be also required to provide reusable or recyclable alternatives , such as cloth or paper bags . Violations of the ban could result in fines of up to $ 2,700 .
The ban, which came into effect on 1 January 2019 and follows similar moves in other countries, will apply to 2,000 large supermarkets and 11,000 supermarkets with sales floor spaces of at least 165 sq m. The measure will prohibit the stores, which are currently not allowed to provide customers with plastic bags free of charge, from using the bags at all, except in relation to wet produce. The shops will be also required to provide reusable or recyclable alternatives, such as cloth or paper bags. Violations of the ban could result in fines of up to $2,700.