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City of Marina

Law Status
Approved
Status Date
Paper Summary

Recycled Paper Bag means a bag that contains no old growth fiber and a minimum of 40 percent post-consumer recycled content, is 100 percent recyclable, and has printed in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bag the words Reusable and Recyclable the name and location of the manufacturer and the percentage of postconsumer recycled content.

Reusable Definition

Reusable Bag means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured to be reused at least 125 times and that is either (1) made of cloth or other washable natural or synthetic fibers that can be cleaned and disinfected, or, (2) made from plastic film that is at least four (4.0) mils thick and capable of being cleaned and disinfected.

Paper Bag Id Requirements
Yes
Stores Affected

Retail Establishment means any commercial establishment that sells perishable or nonperishable goods including, but not limited to, clothing, food, and personal items directly to the customer and that is located within or doing business within the City. The term Retail Establishment includes farmers’ markets. The term Retail Establishment does not include Public Eating Establishments, Nonprofit Charitable Reusers, and wholesale agricultural produce packing and shipping businesses.

Fees
Paper Fee: $0.10 per bag
Comply Date
Ordinance
Chapter 8.60
Law Text Details
Law Text Files

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