Montreal's plastic bag ban goes into effect Jan. 1

The Montreal bylaw banning plastic shopping bags goes into effect as of Jan. 1, 2018.
And while the city’s website says it won’t be enforced until June 5, the ban is backed up by a schedule of fines targeting individuals and companies.
Individuals continuing to provide plastic bags in stores face fines ranging from $200 to $1,000 for a first offence and $300 to $2,000 for a subsequent offence.
Companies found in violation of the bylaw face fines of $400 to $2,000 for a first offence