[Adopted 5-26-2022 ATM by Art. 37]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BOARD OF HEALTH
Any entity serving as such or their authorized agent.
PACKAGING
All food and beverage related wrappings, bags, boxes and containers.
PREPARED FOOD
Ready for immediate consumption.
RETAIL FOOD AND/OR BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENT
Any restaurant, food operation public or private, or any other place, other than a private residence, where food and drink is prepared or served, with or without charge, for consumption on or off the premises, including any catering establishment or any eating place, whether fixed or mobile, restaurant, bar, cafe, cafeteria, public or private school, hospital, private club, coffee shop, sandwich stand, or any other type of food service operation.
STYROFOAM
Single-use expandable polystyrene foam products, including but not limited to cups, bowls, plates, takeout containers and trays.
No retail food and/or beverage establishment located and doing business within the Town of Raynham shall sell or convey prepared food or beverage directly to consumers within the Town of Raynham if such food and/or beverage is placed, packaged, or wrapped in styrofoam.
The Board of Health may grant a one-time temporary waiver of six months if the applicant can show, in writing, that compliance would create an undue financial hardship or practical difficulty not generally applicable to other persons in similar circumstances, and good cause is shown.
The Board of Health may issue and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement and carry out the provision of this bylaw.
Violation of the Single-Use Styrofoam Packaging Bylaw shall result in the following penalties payable to the Town of Raynham: first offense, written warning; second offense, $200 per day; third and each subsequent offense, $400 per day.