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Law Status
Approved
Status Date
Locations
Paper Summary

Recyclable paper bag – means a paper bag that is 100 percent recyclable and contains at least 40% post-consumer recycled content and displays the words recyclable and made from 40% postconsumer recycled content in a visible manner on the outside of the bag.

Reusable Definition

Reusable checkout bag – means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either polyester, polypropylene, cotton or other durable material, or durable plastic that is at least 4.0 Mils in thickness.

Paper Bag Id Requirements
Yes
Stores Affected

Grocery Store – means a retail establishment where more than fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area is devoted to the sale of food products for home preparation and consumption which typically also offers home care and personal care products. Retail Store – means any business facility that sells goods directly to the consumer whether for or not for profit, including, but not limited to, retail stores, restaurants, pharmacies, convenience and grocery

Comply Date
Ordinance
Article 33
Law Text Details
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