At a council meeting on Tuesday, the town voted unanimously in favour of a new by-law banning the bags as of January 1.
Mayor Wally Andersen says both residents and businesses helped guide the decision to implement the new by-law.
A research study conducted by the town revealed what it calls overwhelming community support for the bag ban.
Councillor Lori Dyson-Edmunds adds they encourage other municipalities to follow the examples set by those in Nunatsiavut as well as Cartwright.