Santa Barbara County Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance

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Summary

SCH Number
2013111013
Lead Agency
Santa Barbara County
Document Title
Santa Barbara County Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance
Document Type
NOP - Notice of Preparation of a Draft EIR
Received
Document Description
Note: Reference SCH# 2012111093 The proposed ordinance, which can be viewed at http://www.lessismore.org/supbb, (1) prohibits the free distribution of single-use carryout paper and plastic bags; and (2) requires retail establishments to charge customers for paper bags at the point of sale. Regulated retail establishment would be allowed to sell reusable bags or distribute them free of charge. The proposed ordinance sets the minimum charge for single-use paper bags at ten cents ($0.10). Plastic carryout bags are defined in the proposed ordinance as any bag made predominately of plastic derived from either petroleum or biologically-based sources, such as corn or other plant sources, which is provided to a customer at the point of sale. Regulated bags would not include reusable bags, produce bags, or product bags (as defined). The proposed ordinance does not apply to restaurants and other food service providers, allowing them to provide plastic bags to customers for prepared take-out food intended for consumption off of the food provider's premises. Retail establishments would be required to keep complete accurate records and report annually to the governing jurisdiction for three (3) years after this ordinance goes into effect.

Contact Information

Name
Carlyle A. Johnston
Agency Name
Santa Barbara County Public Works Dept.
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Counties
Santa Barbara

Notice of Completion

State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Air Resources Board (ARB), California Coastal Commission (CCC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5 (CDFW), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 5 (DOT), California Highway Patrol, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region 3 (RWQCB), Department of Toxic Substances Control, Department of Water Resources, Resources Agency, Resources, Recycling and Recovery, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC)
State Reviewing Agency Comments
California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC)
Development Types
Other
Local Actions
Other
Project Issues
Air Quality, Biological Resources, Hydrology/Water Quality, Public Services, GHGE

Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.

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