May 16, 2008 - Industry and Commerce.As of June 1, retailers could be fined up to 10,000 yuan (about 1,433 U.S. dollars) for providing shoppers with free plastic bags. The regulation states that retailers can set their own prices for plastic bags, but the prices can't be below cost.Under the regulation, plastic shopping bags used in retail facilities must meet national standards. Markets face fines of up to 20,000 yuan if they fail to buy the bags from legally-incorporated producers,...