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Law Status
Approved
Status Date
Locations
Plastic Summary

Banned

Paper Summary

Recyclable paper check-out bag shall mean a paper bag that is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post?consumer recycled material.

Reusable Definition

Compliant reusable bag shall mean a bag made of cloth or other washable material or material capable of being disinfected with stitched handles that are specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuses.

Paper Bag Id Requirements
No
Stores Affected

Retail Establishment shall mean any commercial enterprise, whether or not operated for profit, that sells perishable or nonperishable goods and products for use and/or consumption, including, but not limited to, a business establishment that generates a sales or use tax; a drug store, pharmacy, supermarket, grocery store, convenience food store, food mart, liquor store, or other commercial entity (including vendors at street fairs and establishments operating from a temporary facility, cart, vehicle, or mobile unit); a public establishment (e.g., a restaurant, takeout food establishment, or any other business that prepares and sells prepared food to be eaten on or off its premises); and a business establishment that sells clothing, hardware, jewelry, tobacco, toys, books, cosmetics, or other commercial entity (including vendors at street fairs); a public establishment (e.g., a restaurant, take-out food establishment, or any other business that prepares and sells prepared food to be eaten on or off its premises); and a business establishment that sells clothing, hardware, or any other nonperishable goods, directly to any Person and is located within or doing business within the geographical limits of the City of Summit.

Comply Date
Ordinance
19-3204 (Chapter XIII, Section 13-3)

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