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Law Status
Approved
Status Date
Locations
Paper Summary

Recycled Paper Bag means a paper bag that is 100% recyclable and contains at least 40% post- consumer recycled content, and displays in a visible manner on the outside of the bag (1) the wordrecyclable or a symbol identifying the bag as recyclable and (2) a label identifying the bag as being made from post- consumer recycled content and the percentage of post-consumer recycled content in the bag.

Reusable Definition

A sewn bag with stitched handles, that is specifically designed for multiple reuse. (1) can carry 25 pounds over a distance of 300 feet (2)is machine washable and (3) is either (4) made of natural fibers such as cotton or linen or (5) made a durable non toxic plastic other than polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene that is generally considered a food grade material that is more than 4.0 mils thick.

Paper Bag Id Requirements
Yes
Stores Affected

Retail establishment shall mean any business facility that sells goods directly to the consumer including but not limited to grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores, mini-marts, and retail stores and vendors selling clothing, food, and household or personal items.

Comply Date
Ordinance
Article 31
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