As of July 1st, 2019, Prince Edward Island will no longer allow plastic bags! Please see the official legislative act to learn more: Plastic Bag Reduction Act
Bring your reusable containers and bags to the market!
According to this article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-plastic-bags-ban-exemptions-1.4697663
The act contains a list of single-use plastic bags that will still be available for businesses to use and for consumers to expect.
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Bulk food plastic bags for fruit, vegetables, nuts, candy or baked products.
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Bulk plastic hardware bags for nails, bolts or washers.
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Plastic bags for meat, poultry or fish and frozen foods.
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Bags used for potted plants or to wrap flowers.
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Packages for medical supplies or prescription drugs.
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Big plastic bags for things that won’t fit in reusable bags like linens or bedding.
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The bags that protect vehicle tires between changeovers.
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Bags that cover clothing after dry cleaning.
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The plastic bag given out when people purchase a live fish as a pet.
