Walmart shoppers hit with new bag ban policy – and US state adds $500 fines

Beaufort, South Carolina, is proposing new legislation to ban all plastic bags and foam products, impacting retailers like Walmart and Target. The updated policy aims to close loopholes from a 2018 ban by mandating cloth reusable bags with stitched handles. Businesses violating the new rules could face fines up to $500 and potential revocation of their business licenses.