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Law Status
Approved
Status Date
Locations
Paper Summary

Recyclable paper bag shall mean a paper bag that is 100% recyclable and contains at least 40% postconsumer 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

Reusable check-out bag shall mean any bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple, long-term reuse, made of cloth or other machine or hand-washable fabric; other durable material, including plastic that is at least 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 whether for or not for profit, including but not limited to, retail.

Fees
None
Comply Date
Ordinance
Catergory 3 of Town By Laws

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