As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ASTM D6400
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International
Standard Specification for Compostable Plastics.
CHECKOUT BAG
A bag with or without handles provided by a store to a customer
at the point of sale that is intended for the purpose of transporting
food or merchandise out of the store.
COMPOSTABLE PLASTIC BAG
A plastic bag that conforms to the current ASTM D6400 standard
specifications by a recognized verification entity.
PRODUCT BAG
A.
A bag in which loose produce, bulk items, unwrapped baked goods
or prepared food, or other products are placed by the consumer to
deliver such items to the point of sale or checkout area of the store;
or
B.
A bag that contains or wraps foods to retain moisture or to
segregate foods (like meat or ice cream) or other items to prevent
contamination or damage when the items are placed together in a recyclable
bag or reusable bag. Bags without handles used to cover clothing such
as a dry-cleaning bag are not included in this definition.
RECYCLABLE PAPER BAG
A paper bag that is 100% recyclable and contains at least
40% post-consumer recycled content, and displays in a visible manner
on the outside of the bag:
A.
The word "recyclable" or a symbol identifying the bag as recyclable;
and
B.
A label identifying the bag as being made from post-consumer
recycled content and the percentage of post-consumer recycled content
in the bag.
REUSABLE BAG
A bag that is either:
A.
Made of cloth or other machine-washable fabric; or
B.
Made of plastic other than polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride
that is durable, non-toxic, and generally considered a food-grade
material, and is more than four mils in thickness.
STORE
Any commercial enterprise selling goods, food or services
directly to the public, whether for or not for profit, including,
but not limited to, convenience and grocery stores, markets, restaurants,
pharmacies, liquor stores, take-out food purveyors, and merchandise
retailers.
This bylaw takes effect on November 1, 2018.