Retail Stores distributing paper bags to customers shall use bags containing a minimum of forty percent recycled paper content.
Reusable bags that are made of cloth or other machine washable fabric that have handles, or a durable plastic bag that is at least 2.25 mil thick with handles and specifically designed and manufactured for multiple uses. Reusable bags shall not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts;
Retail Store: means a place of business that sells any goods or household items to the ultimate consumer including, but not limited to: grocery stores; convenience stores; drugstores; hardware stores; and similar outlets selling general merchandise of any kind, apparel, food (whether prepared or not), beverages, tools, recreational products, or the like. Retail Stores include premises that may be operated temporarily, seasonally, or for a nonprofit purpose
