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 "label": "Plastic Bag Bans",
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   "status": "banned",
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   "status": "banned",
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   "status": "banned",
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   "status": "banned",
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   "status": "partial",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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  "ARM": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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  "ATG": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
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   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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   "method": "deterministic"
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  "AUT": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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   "method": "deterministic"
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  "AZE": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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   "hasSubnational": false,
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   "method": "deterministic"
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  "BDI": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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  "BEL": {
   "status": "banned",
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   "notes": "Ban",
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
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   "method": "deterministic"
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  "BEN": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
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   "hasSubnational": false,
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   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
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  "BFA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "hasSubnational": false,
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   "method": "deterministic"
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  "BGD": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
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   "method": "deterministic"
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  "BGR": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "hasSubnational": false,
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   "method": "deterministic"
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  "BHR": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
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  "BHS": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
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   "hasSubnational": false,
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   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
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  "BIH": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "hasSubnational": false,
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   "method": "deterministic"
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  "BLZ": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "hasSubnational": false,
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   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
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  "BOL": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional ban",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "hasSubnational": false,
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   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
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   "status": "partial",
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   "notes": "Regional ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BRB": {
   "status": "banned",
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   "notes": "Ban",
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   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
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  "BRN": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag measures are voluntary rather than mandatory.",
   "notes": "Voluntary charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
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  "BTN": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "BWA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
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   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CAF": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CAN": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CHE": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag measures are voluntary rather than mandatory.",
   "notes": "Voluntary charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CHL": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CHN": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
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   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CIV": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CMR": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "COD": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "COG": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "COK": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "COL": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "COM": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CPV": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CRI": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "CYP": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
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  "CZE": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
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   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "DMA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "DNK": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ECU": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ESP": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "EST": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ETH": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag measures are voluntary rather than mandatory.",
   "notes": "Voluntary charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
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   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
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   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
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   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
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   "method": "deterministic"
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   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GEO": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GGY": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional bans and voluntary charges",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GIB": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GIN": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GMB": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GNB": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GNQ": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GRC": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GRD": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GTM": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "GUY": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "HND": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "HRV": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "HTI": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "HUN": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "IDN": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional bans and charges",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "IMN": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "IND": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "IRL": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "IRQ": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ISL": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ISR": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ITA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "JAM": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "JEY": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "JPN": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KEN": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KGZ": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KHM": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KIR": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KNA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "KOR": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LBN": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LKA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LTU": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LUX": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "LVA": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MAR": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MCO": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MDA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MDG": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MDV": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MEX": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MHL": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MKD": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MLI": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MLT": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MMR": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MNE": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MNG": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MOZ": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MRT": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MUS": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "MYS": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NAM": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NER": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NGA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NIU": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NLD": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NOR": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag measures are voluntary rather than mandatory.",
   "notes": "Voluntary charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NPL": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NRU": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "NZL": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "OMN": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PAK": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PAN": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PER": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PHL": {
   "status": "partial",
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   "notes": "Regional ban and charges",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PLW": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PNG": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "POL": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "PRT": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "QAT": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ROU": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "RWA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SDN": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SEN": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SGP": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SLB": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SMR": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SOM": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SRB": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SSD": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "STP": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SVK": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SVN": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SWE": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SWZ": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "SYC": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TCA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TCD": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TGO": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "THA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TJK": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
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   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TLS": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TUN": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TUR": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TUV": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TWN": {
   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
   "notes": "Charge",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "TZA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "UGA": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "URY": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "USA": {
   "status": "partial",
   "summary": "Plastic-bag bans or charges apply in some regions only.",
   "notes": "Regional bans and charges",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
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   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
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   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "VCT": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
   "notes": "Ban",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "VNM": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
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   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "VUT": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
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   "sources": [
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   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
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   ],
   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
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   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
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   "status": "charge",
   "summary": "Plastic bags are legal but carry a mandatory charge or tax.",
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   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "lastUpdated": null,
   "hasSubnational": false,
   "confidence": "high",
   "needsReview": false,
   "method": "deterministic"
  },
  "ZWE": {
   "status": "banned",
   "summary": "Lightweight plastic bags are banned nationwide.",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phase-out_of_lightweight_plastic_bags"
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   "hasSubnational": false,
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   "needsReview": false,
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