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Placer County Board Votes Down Proposed Plastic Water Bottle Ban
The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted down a proposed ordinance banning single-use plastic water bottles and Styrofoam products at a meeting on Tuesday. The regulation, which would have applied to eastern Placer County, was rejected in a three-to-two vote due to concerns about impacts on small businesses. Supporters cited environmental responsibility for Lake Tahoe, while opponents argued the ban imposed unnecessary government oversight.