CHECKOUT BAG: Any bag that is provided at the point of sale
to a customer of an Establishment for use to transport or carry away
purchases, such as merchandise, goods or food, except as otherwise
exempted under this bylaw.
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ESTABLISHMENT - Any business selling goods, articles, food or
personal services to the public, including public eating establishments
and take-out restaurants.
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PRODUCT BAG - A bag integrated into the packaging of the product.
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RECYCLABLE PAPER BAGS - Paper bags with or without handles provided
at the point of sale to a customer of an Establishment for use to
transport or carry away purchases, such as merchandise, goods or food,
etc. and that (1) are one hundred percent (100%) recyclable, and (2)
contain a minimum of forty percent (40%) postconsumer recycled paper
content.
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REUSABLE [CHECKOUT] BAG: A bag, with stitched handles, that
is 4.0 mils or thicker, is specifically designed for multiple uses
and is made of cloth, fabric, or other durable, washable materials.
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THIN-FILM SINGLE-USE BAGS: Plastic bags, typically with handles,
with a thickness less than 4.0 mils which are intended for single-use
transport of purchased products.
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