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Washington Bag Legislations

Statewide Legislation
Bainbridge Island
Bellingham
Bremerton
Edmonds
Ellensburg

Everett
Friday Harbor
Gig Harbor
Issaquah
Kirkland
Kitsap County

Lacey
Mukilteo
Olympia
Port Orchard
Port Townsend
Poulsbo

Quil Ceda Village
San Juan County (Unicorporated)
Seattle
Shoreline
Snohomish
Statewide Legislation

Tacoma
Thurston County
Tumwater

Statewide Legislation

Status	Pending
Status Date	April 01, 2020
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 4.00mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Details: 2.25 mil until 12/31/2025 and then starting 1/1/2026- 4.0 Mil
Paper Summary	Details: "Recycled content paper carryout bag" means a paper carryout 16 bag provided by a retail establishment to a customer that meets the requirements in section 3(6)(a) of this act.
Reusable Definition	Approved-revised Dec 2020 "Reusable carryout bag" means a carryout bag made of cloth or 24 other durable material with handles that is specifically designed and 25 manufactured for long-term multiple reuse and meets the requirements of section 3(6)(b) of this act.
Stores Affected	"Retail establishment" means any person, corporation, partnership, business, facility, vendor, organization, or individual that sells or provides food, merchandise, goods, or materials directly to a customer including home delivery, temporary stores, or 22 vendors at farmers markets, street fairs, and festivals.
Fees	until 12/31/2025- $0.08 for reusable and paper. After 1/1/2026 $0.08 for paper and $0.12 for reusabl
Comply Date	February 01, 2021
Ordinance	SB 5323
Notes	Sec. 6. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) 29 of this section, a city, town, county, or municipal corporation may 30 not implement a local carryout bag ordinance. Except as provided in 31 subsection (2) of this section, any carryout bag ordinance that was 32 enacted as of April 1, 2020, is preempted by this chapter. 33 (2)(a) A city, town, county, or municipal corporation carryout 34 bag ordinance enacted as of April 1, 2020, that has established a 35 pass-through charge of ten cents is not preempted with respect to the 36 amount of the pass-through charge until January 1, 2026. 37 (b) A city, town, county, or municipal corporation ordinance not 38 specified in (a) of this subsection and enacted as of April 1 2020, is not preempted until January 1, 2021
Links	Link 1
Updated	January 07, 2021

Bainbridge Island

Status	Approved
Status Date	April 18, 2012
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW Details: Paper bag must have a manufacture's stated capacity of one-eighty barrel (882 cubic inches) or larger. no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks and other food assistance programs are not considered to be retail establishments for the purposes of this section. view less
Comply Date	November 01, 2012
Ordinance	2012-06
Links	Link 1
Updated	October 03, 2019

Bellingham

Status	Approved
Status Date	July 25, 2011
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Details: Recyclable
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW
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 4.0 mil thick.
Stores Affected	Retail Establishment means any person, including any corporation, partnership, business, facility, vendor, organization or individual that sells or provides merchandise, goods or materials including without limitation, clothing, food or personal items of any kind directly to the customer. Retail establishment includes without limitation, grocery store, department store, hardware store, pharmacy, ...view more stores, restaurants, liquor stores, catering trucks and any other retail store or vendor. view less
Fees	Paper Tax: $0.05 per bag.
Comply Date	August 01, 2012
Ordinance	19147
Links	Link 1 Link 2
Updated	January 24, 2020

Bremerton

Status	Approved
Status Date	June 05, 2019
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Paper Summary	Requirements: 40% Min PCW Details: Recycled paper carryout bag means a paper carryout bag provided by a store to a customer at the point-of-sale that meets all of the following requirements: 1) Has a material weight of larger than eight-pounds and contains an average of40% post-consumer recycled materials; 2) Is accepted for recycling in curbside programs in a majority of households that have access to curbside recycling programs in the City; 3) Is capable of composting in a commercial composting facility; and 4) Is clearly labeled with the minimum percentage of post-consumer content.
Reusable Definition	Reusable carryout bag means a bag made of cloth or other material with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for long term multiple reuse and meets all of the following requirements: 1) Has a minimum lifetime of 125 uses, which for purposes of this subsection, means the capacity of carrying a minimum of 22 pounds 125 times over a distance of at least 175 feet, 2) Is machine washable or made from a material that can be cleaned or disinfected, and 3) If made of film plastic, is a minimum of at least 2.25 mils thick. "Single-use plastic carryout bag" means any bag that is less than 2.25 mils thick and is made from plastic or any nonrenewable resource.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business, facility, vendor, organization or individual that sells or provides food, merchandise, goods, or materials, directly to a customer including home delivery, temporary stores, or vendors at farmers markets, street fairs, and festivals.
Fees	Fee: $0.08 for reusable & paper bags
Comply Date	January 01, 2020
Ordinance	5368
Links	Link 1
Updated	February 03, 2020

Edmonds

Status	Approved
Status Date	August 27, 2009
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	Retail Establishment means any commercial business facility engaged in the sale of goods to consumers for the ultimate consumption.
Fees	None
Comply Date	July 27, 2010
Ordinance	No 3749, Ch. 6.8
Links	Link 1
Updated	October 02, 2019

Ellensburg

Status	Approved
Status Date	November 07, 2016
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW Details: Recyclable paper bag means a paper bag that has a manufacturer's stated capacity of oneeighth barrel (882 cubic inches) and meets the following requirements: 1. Contains at least forty percent post-consumer recycled content; 2. Is one hundred percent recyclable; and 3. Displays the minimum percent of post-consumer content on the outside of the bag.
Reusable Definition	Reusable bag means a bag that: I. Is washable, whether by machine or hand; and 2. If made from plastic, is a minimum of2.25 mils thick.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, entertainment facility, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly to a customer. ...view more include but are not limited to clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, home decor stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks and other food assistance programs are not considered to be retail establishments for the purposes of this chapter. view less
Fees	Paper Fee: $0.05 per bag
Comply Date	January 01, 2018
Ordinance	4750
Links	Link 1
Updated	October 03, 2019

Everett

Status	Approved
Status Date	December 06, 2018
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW Details: Paper bag must have a manufacture's stated capacity of one-eighty barrel (882 cubic inches) or larger. No old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	Any bag with handles that is specifically deigned 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, Or made of other durable material including plastic at least 2.25 thick.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. view less
Fees	Paper Fee: $0.05 per bag
Comply Date	September 30, 2019
Ordinance	1810-46 (Title 8.21)
Updated	October 03, 2019

Friday Harbor

Status	Approved
Status Date	January 01, 2017
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Paper Summary	Requirements: 20% Min PCW Details: Recycled paper bag means a paper carryout bag provided by a retail establishment to a customer at the point of sale that meets all of the following requirements: 1. Except as provided in subsection (B)(2) of this section the bag contains a minimum of 40 percent postconsumer recycled materials; 2. An eight-pound capacity or smaller bag contains a minimum of 20 percent postconsumer recycled materials; 3. The bag is recyclable; and 4. Printed on the paper carryout bag is the minimum percentage of postconsumer content.
Reusable Definition	Reusable bag means a bag with handles that is designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either (1) made of cloth or other machine washable fabric, or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business, facility, vendor, organization, or individual that sells or provides merchandise, goods or materials, including, without limitation, clothing, food, or personal items of any kind, directly to a customer. Retail establishment includes, without limitation, any grocery store, department store, hardware store, pharmacy, liquor ...view more restaurant, catering truck, convenience store, and any other retail store or vendor. view less
Comply Date	April 01, 2017
Ordinance	Bill 1618, Code 8.14
Notes	Town meeting held and ordinance presented.
Links	Link 1
Updated	October 02, 2019

Gig Harbor

Status	Approved
Status Date	December 10, 2018
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW Details: Recycled paper bag means a paper carryout bag provided by a retail establishment to a customer at the point of sale that meets all of the following requirements: 1. the bag contains a minimum of 40 percent postconsumer recycled materials; 3. The bag is recyclable in the curb side recycling program; and 4. Printed on the paper carryout bag is the minimum percentage of postconsumer content.
Reusable Definition	Reusable bag means a bag with handles that is designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either (1) made of cloth or other machine washable fabric, or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business, facility, vendor, organization, or individual that sells or provides merchandise, goods or materials, including, without limitation, clothing, food, or personal items of any kind, directly to a customer. Retail establishment includes, without limitation, any grocery store, department store, hardware store, pharmacy, liquor ...view more restaurant, catering truck, convenience store, and any other retail store or vendor. view less
Comply Date	April 18, 2019
Ordinance	1398 (Article 27)
Updated	October 02, 2019

Issaquah

Status	Approved
Status Date	March 01, 2013
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW
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, Or made of other durable material including plastic at least 2.25 thick.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks and other food assistance programs are not considered to be retail establishments for the purposes of this section. view less
Fees	$0.05 fee on large single use paper bags
Comply Date	March 01, 2013
Ordinance	2692
Notes	Large Retailers comply date: March 1, 2013. Small retailers comply date: March 1, 2014
Updated	October 02, 2019

Kirkland

Status	Approved
Status Date	February 01, 2015
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW Details: Recyclable paper bag means a paper carryout bag that meets the 200 following requirements: (1) contains a minimum average of 40 percent 201 post-consumer recycled materials; (2) the paper carryout bag is 202 accepted for recycling in the City's recycling and composting program; 203 and (3) displays the minimum percent of post-consumer content on the 204 outside of the bag.
Reusable Definition	Reusable bag means a bag made of cloth, fabric or other material with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for longterm multiple reuse and meets all of the following requirements: 1. Has a minimum lifetime of 125 uses, which, for the purposes of this section, means the capability of loading, carrying and unloading a minimum of 22 pounds over a distance of at least 175 feet a minimum of 125 times; and 2. Is machine washable.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facility, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organization that sells or provides merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks, food assistance programs and organizations providing services specifically for low income households are not considered to be retail establishments for purposes of KMC Chapter 16.05 until March 1,2017 view less
Fees	$0.05 fee on paper bags
Comply Date	March 01, 2016
Ordinance	0-4477
Updated	October 03, 2019

Kitsap County

Status	Approved
Status Date	August 12, 2019
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Paper Summary	Requirements: 40% Min PCW Details: "Recycled paper carryout bag" means a paper carryout bag provided by a store to a customer at the point-of-sale that meets all of the following requirements: (A) has a material weight of larger than eight-pounds and contains an average of 40% post consumer recycled materials; (B) is accepted for recycling in curbside programs in a majority of households that have access to curbside recycling programs in the County; (C) is capable of composting in a commercial composting facility;and (E) is clearly labeled with the minimum percentage of post consumer content.
Reusable Definition	"Reusable carryout bag" means a bag made of cloth or other material with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for long term multiple reuse and meets all of the following requirements: (A) Has a minimum lifetime of 125 uses, which for purposes of this subsection, means the capacity of carrying a minimum of 22 pounds 125 times over a distance of at least 175 feet, (B) Is machine washable or made from a material that can be cleaned or disinfected,and (C) If made of film plastic,is a minimum of at least 2.25 mils thick.
Stores Affected	"Retail establishment" means any person, corporation, partnership, business, facility,vendor, organization, or individual that sell sor provides food, merchandise, goods, or materials directly to a customer including home delivery, temporary stores, or vendors at farmers markets, street fairs,and festivals
Fees	Fee: $0.08 per reusable or paper bag
Comply Date	January 01, 2020
Ordinance	577-2019
Updated	February 03, 2020

Lacey

Status	Approved
Status Date	July 13, 2014
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW Details: Paper bag must have a manufacture's stated capacity of one-eighty barrel (882 cubic inches) or larger. No old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	Not Defined
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks and other food assistance programs are not considered to be retail establishments for the purposes of this section. view less
Fees	$0.05 fee on large single use paper bags
Comply Date	July 13, 2014
Updated	October 03, 2019

Mukilteo

Status	Approved
Status Date	December 21, 2011
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	Retail Establishment means any commercial business facility engaged in the sale of goods to consumers for the ultimate consumption.
Fees	None
Comply Date	January 01, 2013
Ordinance	1294 and 1299
Links	Link 1
Updated	October 02, 2019

Olympia

Status	Approved
Status Date	October 22, 2013
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW
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, Or made of other durable material including plastic at least 2.25 thick.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks and other food assistance programs are not considered to be retail establishments for the purposes of this section. view less
Fees	$0.05 fee on large single use paper bags
Comply Date	July 01, 2014
Links	Link 1
Updated	October 02, 2019

Port Orchard

Status	Approved
Status Date	January 01, 2020
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Paper Summary	Requirements: 40% Min PCW Details: Recycled paper carryout bag means a paper carryout bag provided by a store to a customer at the point-of-sale that meets all of the following requirements: (a) has a material weight of larger than eight-pounds and contains an average of 40% post-consumer recycled materials; (b) is accepted for recycling in curbside programs in a majority of households that have access to curbside recycling programs in Kitsap County; (c) is capable of composting in a commercial composting facility; and (d) is clearly labeled with the minimum percentage of post-consumer content.
Reusable Definition	"Reusable carryout bag" means a bag made of cloth or other material with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for long term multiple reuse and meets all of the following requirements: (a) has a minimum lifetime of L25 uses, which for purposes of this subsection, means the capacity of carrying a minimum of 22 pounds 125 times over a distance of at least 175 feet, (b) is machine washable or made from a material that can be cleaned or disinfected, and (c) if made of film plastic, is a minimum of at least 2.25 mils thick.
Stores Affected	"Retail establishment" means any person, corporation, partnership, business, facility, vendor, organization, or individual that sells or provides food, merchandise, goods, or materials directly to a customer including home delivery, temporary stores, or vendors at farmers markets, street fairs, and festivals.
Fees	Fee: $0.08 per reusable or paper bag
Comply Date	August 20, 2019
Ordinance	033-19
Updated	February 03, 2020

Port Townsend

Status	Approved
Status Date	July 02, 2012
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW Details: Paper bag must have a manufacture's stated capacity of one-eighty barrel (882 cubic inches) or larger. no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	Not defined
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks and other food assistance programs are not considered to be retail establishments for the purposes of this section. view less
Fees	$0.05 fee on large single use paper bags
Comply Date	November 01, 2012
Ordinance	3076
Updated	October 03, 2019

Poulsbo

Status	Approved
Status Date	March 19, 2020
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Paper Summary	Requirements: 40% Min PCW Details: "Recycled paper carryout bag" means a paper carryout bag provided by a store to a customer at the point-of-sale that meets all of the following requirements: (a) has a material weight of larger than eight-pounds and contains an average of 40% post-consumer recycled materials; (b) is accepted for recycling in curbside programs (c) is capable of composting in a commercial composting facility; and (d) is clearly labeled with the minimum percentage of post-consumer content.
Reusable Definition	"Reusable carryout bag" means a bag made of cloth or other material with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for long term multiple reuse and meets all of the following requirements: (a) has a minimum lifetime of L25 uses, which for purposes of this subsection, means the capacity of carrying a minimum of 22 pounds 125 times over a distance of at least 175 feet, (b) is machine washable or made from a material that can be cleaned or disinfected, and (c) if made of film plastic, is a minimum of at least 2.25 mils thick.
Stores Affected	"Retail establishment" means any person, corporation, partnership, business, facility, vendor, organization, or individual that sells or provides food, merchandise, goods, or materials directly to a customer including home delivery, temporary stores, or vendors at farmers markets, street fairs, and festivals.
Fees	Fee: $0.08 per reusable or paper bag
Comply Date	March 11, 2020
Ordinance	2020-04- Adds Chapter 8.10
Links	Link 1
Updated	March 27, 2020

Quil Ceda Village

Status	Approved
Status Date	July 01, 2017
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW
Reusable Definition	Any bag with handles that is specifically deigned 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, Or made of other durable material including plastic at least 2.25thick.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks and other food assistance programs are not considered to be retail establishments for the purposes of this section. view less
Comply Date	January 01, 2018
Ordinance	8.03 (2017-032)
Links	Link 1
Updated	October 02, 2019

San Juan County (Unicorporated)

Status	Approved
Status Date	October 25, 2016
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW
Reusable Definition	Any bag with handles that is specifically deigned 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, Or made of other durable material including plastic at least 2.25 thick.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks and other food assistance programs are not considered to be retail establishments for the purposes of this section. view less
Comply Date	May 01, 2017
Ordinance	16-Oct
Links	Link 1
Updated	October 02, 2019

Seattle

Status	Approved
Status Date	December 19, 2011
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW
Reusable Definition	Not defined
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks and other food assistance programs are not considered to be retail establishments for the purposes of this section. view less
Fees	Paper Fee: $0.05 per bag.
Comply Date	July 01, 2012
Ordinance	123775 Chapter 21.36
Updated	October 02, 2019

Shoreline

Status	Approved
Status Date	April 29, 2013
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW
Reusable Definition	Not defined.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks and other food assistance programs are not considered to be retail establishments for the purposes of this section. view less
Fees	Paper Fee: $0.05 per bag.
Comply Date	February 01, 2014
Ordinance	653
Links	Link 1
Updated	October 02, 2019

Snohomish

Status	Approved
Status Date	February 20, 2019
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Paper Summary	Details: Recycled paper carryout bag means a paper carryout bag provided by a store to a customer at the point-of-sale that meets all of the following requirements: 1. Except as provided in subsection (C)(2) of this section, the paper carryout bag contains at least an average of forty (40) percent postconsumer recycled materials; 2. An eight (8) pound or smaller recycled paper bag shall contain a minimum of twenty (20) percent postconsumer recycled material; 3. The paper carryout bag is accepted for recycling in curbside programs in a majority of households that have access to curbside recycling programs in the City; 4. The paper carryout bag is capable of composting, consistent with the timeline and specifications of the American Society of Testing and Material (ASTM) Standard D6400, as published in Master Environmental 5. Printed on the paper carryout bag is the minimum percentage of postconsumer content.
Reusable Definition	Reusable carryout bag means a bag made of cloth or other material with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for long-term multiple reuse and meets all of the following requirements:1. Has a minimum lifetime of one hundred twenty-five (125) uses, which for purposes of this subsection, means the capacity of carrying a minimum of twenty-two (22) pounds one hundred twenty-five (125) times 2. Is machine washable or made from a material that can be cleaned or disinfected; and 3. If made of film plastic, in a minimum of at least 2.25 mils thick.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business, facility, vendor, organization or individual that sells or provides merchandise, goods, or materials, including, without limitation, clothing, food, or personal items of any kind, directly to a customer: retail establishment includes, by way of example, and not limitation, any grocery store, department ...view more hardware store, pharmacy, liquor store, restaurant, catering truck, convenience store, and any other retail store or vendor, including temporary ones at farmers markets, street fairs, and festivals. view less
Fees	$0.10 on paper bags
Comply Date	January 01, 2020
Ordinance	Chapter 8.21
Updated	October 02, 2019

Statewide Legislation

Status	Approved
Status Date	April 14, 2021
Paper Summary	Requirements: 40% Min PCW Details: Allows the use of nonwood renewable fiber in recycled content paper carryout bags; and amending RCW 70A.530.010 2and 70A.530.020
Stores Affected	"Retail establishment" means any person, corporation, partnership, business, facility, vendor, organization, or individual that sells or provides food, merchandise, goods, or materials directly to a customer including home delivery, temporary stores, or vendors at farmers markets, street fairs, and festivals.
Comply Date	July 25, 2021
Ordinance	HB1145
Notes	Allows the use of nonwood renewable fiber in recycled content paper carryout bags; and amending RCW 70A.530.010 2and 70A.530.020
Links	Link 1 Link 2
Updated	July 19, 2021

Tacoma

Status	Approved
Status Date	July 12, 2016
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW Details: Paper bag must have a manufacture's stated capacity of one-eighty barrel (882 cubic inches) or larger. No old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any corporation that sells or provides merchandise, goods, or materials, including without limiting clothing, food, or personal items of any kind directly to a customer: retail establishment includes, by way of example and not limitation, any grocery store, department store, hardware store, pharmacy, liquor store, restaurant, catering ...view more convenience store, and any other retail store or vendor, including temporary ones at farmers markets, street fairs, and festivals. view less
Fees	$0.05 fee on large single use paper bags
Comply Date	July 12, 2017
Ordinance	28367
Notes	On February 24, 2016 the City of Tacoma's Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee held meeting to review the city wide survey. The recommendation is they presue a city ban on plastic bags and $0.05 fee on paper.
Links	Link 1
Updated	October 02, 2019

Thurston County

Status	Approved
Status Date	September 17, 2013
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW Details: Paper bag must have a manufacture's stated capacity of one-eighty barrel (882 cubic inches) or larger. no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	Not Defined
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks and other food assistance programs are not considered to be retail establishments for the purposes of this section. view less
Fees	$0.05 fee on large single use paper bags
Comply Date	July 01, 2014
Notes	8/212013 Reviewing in their August meeting, expecting to set a proposal review in late September. 5/13/2013 Currently in the process of forming a team to start to draft a county-wide proposal. 1/2013 WA Solid Waste Reduction finalized a report recommending the Cities within Thurston County adapt a bag ban ordinance.
Updated	October 03, 2019

Tumwater

Status	Approved
Status Date	September 17, 2013
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness Specific Id Requirements
Paper Summary	Requirements: 100% Min Recyclable 40% Min PCW Details: Paper bag must have a manufacture's stated capacity of one-eighty barrel (882 cubic inches) or larger. no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	Not Defined
Stores Affected	Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business venture, public sports or entertainment facilities, government agency, street vendor or vendor at public events or festivals or organizations that sell or provide merchandise, goods or materials including, without limitation, clothing, food, beverages, household goods, or personal items of any kind directly ...view more a customer. Examples include but are not limited to department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, food vending trucks, farmers markets and temporary vendors of food and merchandise at street fairs and festivals. Food banks and other food assistance programs are not considered to be retail establishments for the purposes of this section. view less
Fees	$0.05 fee on large single use paper bags
Comply Date	July 01, 2014
Ordinance	02013-016
Updated	October 03, 2019

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