CHECKOUT BAG
A carryout bag provided by a store to a consumer at the point
of sale. Checkout bags shall not include bags, whether plastic or
not, in which loose produce or products are placed by the consumer
to deliver such items to the point of sale or checkout area of the
store.
GROCERY STORE
A retail establishment where more than 50% of the gross floor
area is devoted to the sale of food products for home preparation
and consumption, which typically also offers home care and personal
care products.
RETAIL STORE
An establishment that offers the sale and display of merchandise
within a building.
REUSABLE CHECKOUT BAG
A bag, with handles, that is specifically designed for multiple
use and is made of thick plastic, cloth, fabric or other durable materials.
THIN-FILM SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS
Typically with plastic handles, these are bags with a thickness
of 2.5 mils or less and are intended for single-use transport of purchased
products.