As the summer months drew closer, several retailers in Stafford Township started ramping up their signage urging customers to remember an important aspect of their shopping experience at those particular stores. “Local ordinance in effect,” read the tri-fold post signs wrapped around posts in front of some of the parking spaces at both the Wawa stores on routes 9 and 72. “Remember to bring your reusable bags!”

By now, most consumers within Stafford or those from surrounding communities who regularly shop in town know a…