§ 15-6-121. DEFINITIONS.

In this article:

(1)

BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT means any commercial enterprise that provides carryout bags to its customers, including sole proprietorships, joint ventures, partnerships, corporations, or any other legal entity whether for profit or not for profit and includes all employees of the business and any independent contractors associated with the business.

(2)

CARRYOUT BAG means a bag provided by a business establishment to a customer typically at the point of sale for the purpose of transporting purchases.

(3)

REUSABLE CARRYOUT BAG means a carryout bag that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse, and meets the following criteria:

(a)

displays in a highly visible manner on the bag exterior, language describing the bag's ability to be reused and recycled, as prescribed by rule;

(b)

except as provided in subsection (d) below, has a handle;

(c)

is constructed out of either:

(i)

Cloth, other washable fabric, or other durable materials whether woven or non-woven,

(ii)

Recyclable plastic, with a minimum thickness of 4.0 mil and containing only the types of plastic resin as prescribed by rule, or

(iii)

Recyclable paper; and

(d)

handles are not required for carryout bags constructed out of recyclable paper with a height of less than 14 inches and width of less than 8 inches.

(4)

SINGLE-USE CARRYOUT BAG means a carryout bag that is not a reusable carryout bag.

Source: Ord. 20120301-078.