What types of plastic bags are permissible that are not used for the purposes of transporting groceries or other goods?
Under Section 17-105-5 Permissible bags. The following types of plastic bags, provided other than at the point of sale and not for the purpose of transporting groceries or other goods, shall not be subject to the prohibition set forth in 17-105-4:
1) Bags without handles, designed and used solely for protection of food products, protection of property, or for preventing contamination, including but not limited to, bags for: raw meat, poultry, seafood, and unpackaged bakery items
2) Bags without handles designed and used soley for self-service packing and non-packaged food items sold in bulk, including but not limited to, bags for fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, cereal, flour, rice and candy.
3) Bags designed and used solely for protecting garments, when provided by a garment cleaning business.
4) Bags used for dispensing prescription drugs that are not provided in any other container or receptacle.

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1. When does the plastic bag reduction ordinance take effect?
2. What types of plastic bags are prohibited from being used under this ordinance?
3. Are there Administrative Rules to implement this law?
4. What are the criteria for permissible plastic bags?
5. What types of plastic bags are permissible that are not used for the purposes of transporting groceries or other goods?
6. Are businesses required to have paper bags available at the point of purchase?
7. Can a businesses charge for paper bags?
8. Can businesses charge for reusable plastic bags (3 mils and above)?
9. Do paper bags have to be made of recycled paper and have to be labeled?
10. What is the intent of Ordinance No. 3587 (Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance)?
11. Who is responsible for complying with this ordinance?
12. What is the procedure for enforcing the penalties for noncompliance?
13. Can my business be fined for non-compliance?
14. What is the appeal process?
15. Who do we call if we know a business is not complying with the law?
16. My business has plastic t-shirt bags. What should I do with these bags?
17. Are plastic shopping bags banned at events, festivals?
18. Are TRASH bags okay to use?
19. As a restaurant owner, am I allowed to give out plastic bags to customers for take out food?