As used in this chapter, the following terms shall be defined
as follows:
CARRY-OUT BAG
A bag provided by a business establishment to a customer
typically at the point of sale for the purpose of transporting purchases.
EXEMPT BAG
Any of the following:
A.
A bag without handles that is used to carry produce, meats,
loose. baked goods, loose dry goods, dry cleaning, newspaper delivery
bags, liquor store sales, flowers or other non-prepackaged food items
to the point of sale within a store or market, or to prevent such
items from coming in direct contact with other purchased items; or
B.
A bag provided by a doctor, pharmacist or veterinarian to carry
prescription drugs.
EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE ("EPS")
Blown polystyrene and expanded and extruded foams or other
plastic foams that are thermoplastic materials utilizing a styrene
monomer and processed by any number of techniques, including, but
not limited to, fusion of monomer spheres (expanded bead plastic),
fusion of polymer spheres (expandable bead foam), injection molding,
foam molding, and extrusion-blown molding (extruded foam polystyrene).
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
A premises or part of a premises where food is provided directly
to the consumer, whether such food is provided free of charge or sold,
and whether consumption occurs on or off the premises or is provided
from a pushcart, stand or vehicle. Food service establishment shall
include, but not be limited to, full-service restaurants, fast food
restaurants, cafes, delicatessens, coffee shops, grocery stores, vending
trucks, tables or carts, and cafeterias.
PLASTIC BEVERAGE STRAW
A tube made predominantly of polypropylene, for transferring
a beverage from its container to the mouth of the drinker, intended
for single use.
PLASTIC CUTLERY
Any utensil, such as a fork, spoon, or knife, made predominantly
of polypropylene, intended for single use.
PLASTIC STIRRER
A device that is used to mix a beverage, made predominantly
of polypropylene, intended for single use.
RETAIL BUSINESS
A business or establishment engaged in the retail sale of
personal, consumer or household items, including but not limited to,
grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, home center, apparel
stores, office supply stores, personal service stores and food service
establishments, whether such sale is made inside or outside a store
or at a sidewalk or street fair or farmers market.
REUSABLE CARRY-OUT BAG
A carry-out bag with handles that is specifically designed
and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either:
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A.
Made of cloth or other machine-washable fabric; or
B.
Made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick and
is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse.
SINGLE-USE FOOD PACKAGING
All bags, sacks, wrapping, cups, containers, cartons, bowls,
lids, closures, trays, plates, forks, knives, spoons, stoppers, paddles,
straws, place mats, toothpicks and all similar articles that are intended
by the manufacturer for single use or that are generally recognized
by the public as items to be discarded after a single use.