It’s just completely stupid for NY to ban plastic bags and this comes from a person who generally leads a very green life. For businesses depend on clear plastic bags to make sure the customers and workers give example what is on the receipt. Even if they don’t check each bag the idea that each bag is clear causes fear in those that would pilferage. I understand and respect that many are worried about the damage plastic brings to our environment but shouldn’t we treat each other as adults not have a government that treats us a child who they say “No” to? New incentives will work a whole lot better but the government is less concerned about the environment then the taxes they will receive from this act. That is why this act is completely and utterly stupid.