Maine Bag Fees Backfiring | Portland Maine News

Maine’s bag fee policy is sparking confusion—and complaints—as diners report being charged for bags they never received, even when dining in. One viewer showed a Burger King receipt charging five cents for a bag that came on a tray, not a bag. While restaurants can charge for takeout bags (even more than 5 cents), state law clearly says no fee if no bag is provided. The Maine DEP confirms there’s no legal basis for charging without delivering the bag. Burger King hasn’t responded to inquiries about this practice. Plus, these fees aren’t taxable. If you’re hit with an unjust charge, report it to the DEP—or bring your own bag to avoid the fee entirely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff2925e671d19f8a