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Mendocino County

Law Status
Approved
Status Date
Reusable Definition

Any bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple uses, minimum lifetime capacity of 125 or more uses, carry 22 or more pounds over a distance of at least 175 feet, has a minimum volume of 15 liters, made of cloth or other machine washable fabric, Shall not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts. Or made of other durable material including plastic at least 2.25 thick.

Paper Bag Id Requirements
Yes
Stores Affected

Store means a retail establishment, other than a Certified Farmer’s Market, that sells perishable or nonperishable goods, licensed to do business in the County, except Public Eating Establishments.

Fees
Paper Fee: $0.10 per bag
Comply Date
Law Text Details
Notes

05/01/2014: Mendocino is approved a first reading of adding restaurants to their current ordinance, a second reading is scheduled for the end of the month. 5/21/2012 Final Draft of EIR submitted and draft of ordinance. Still pending.

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