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Chapter 8.12
PLASTIC BAG LITTER CONTROLSections:
8.12.010 Plastic bags – Uses prohibited.
8.12.020 Violation – Penalty.
8.12.010 Plastic bags – Uses prohibited.
A. It is unlawful for a merchant to use plastic carry-out bags, or to provide or offer plastic carry-out bags for any customer’s use.
B. As used in this chapter, “plastic carry-out bag” means a bag into which merchandise or goods are typically placed for the purpose of carrying the merchandise or goods out of a merchant’s place of business. Such bags typically are approximately twelve (12) inches by sixteen (16) inches with handles for ease of carrying. The term “plastic carry-out bag” does not include garbage bags or other bags the purpose of which is not primarily to carry merchandise. [Ord. 01-24 § 2; Ord. 01-17 § 2.]
8.12.020 Violation – Penalty.
A violation of this chapter is punishable in accordance with BMC 1.08.010. [Ord. 01-17 § 2.]
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