Paper bags will soon be the only option available at many store checkouts, with plastic bags being banned once again.

Starting in 2026, grocery stores in California will not be allowed to provide plastic bags to customers, according to a new law.

Lawmakers passed legislation back in banning them, but there was a loophole that allowed stores to provide thicker plastic bags that were categorized as reusable.

Now, will ban those, too.

Some Central Coast shoppers have mixed feelings about the new ban.

“California is doing something that they probably shouldn’t be doing again because they think they’re fixing something but they got other problems to fix,” said Joe Viera.

“I'm ecstatic about that," said Alison Toombs. "I love that. I wish we would’ve done it even sooner but I’m so grateful

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