Politics & Government

Plastic Bag Fee Takes Effect In Colorado, Taking Some Shoppers By Surprise

Bags now cost 10 cents at many stores.

The bag fee does not apply to anyone who can show they are part of a federal or state food assistance program.
The bag fee does not apply to anyone who can show they are part of a federal or state food assistance program. (CBS)

Colorado businesses are now charging for plastic and recycled paper bags, changes that will largely be seen at major grocery, liquor, retail and convenience stores.

"It definitely caught me off guard," one shopper said.

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