A two to two vote prevented the passing of an ordinance that would ban single use plastic bags in Queen Anne’s County. The Bay Times and Record Observer rports at the May 27 meeting, Commissioners Jim Moran and Phil Dumenil voted in favor of the ban while Commissioner Patrick McLaughlin and Chair Chris Corchiarino voted against. With the absence of Commissioner Jack Wilson, there was no tie-break vote cast. According to county regulations, when votes are taken by a quorum of commissioners, a tie fails to pass.