Closed Will you support a plastic bag ban in town?
By Steven Neale Nov 01
HOW IT WORKS.
The Carry-Out Bag Ordinance promotes the use of reusable bags by:
1. Regulating the use of carry-out bags in retail stores and food establishments.
2. Prohibiting single-use plastic carry-out bags.
3. Requiring a 10 cent minimum charge on compliant carry-out bags (paper and fabric).
The ordinance prohibits single-use plastic carry-out bags. It takes effect 6 MONTHS AFTER ADOPTION to give businesses time to comply.
Businesses can supply two types of COMPLIANT BAGS:
1. Paper carry‐out bags
2. Reusable fabric bags
Compliant bags should be available to customers upon request for a FEE of at least $0.10 -shown on the customer’s receipt. Businesses KEEP the entire fee.
The Carry-Out Bag Ordinance is expected to be introduced to the Council before the end of the year.