Single-Use Carry-Out Bag Reduction Ordinance

Single-Use Carry-Out Bag Reduction Ordinance

The Proposed Ordinance would prohibit the free distribution of single-use plastic and paper carry-out bags at the point of sale within the City of Santa Clara. An exception is made for recycled paper bags containing at least 40% post-consumer recycled content, which can be provided to customers at the point of sale for a minimum ten cents ($0.10) charge. Retail establishments located and operating within the City that would be subject to the Proposed Ordinance include any commercial establishment that sells perishable or nonperishable goods including, but not limited to, clothing, food, and personal items directly related to the customer. Restaurants, other food providers, and non-profit charitable reuse retailers would be exempt from the Proposed Ordinance. The Proposed Ordinance would not include development of any physical structures or involve any construction.

Santa Clara

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