§ 16-87. Exemptions

This article does not apply to:

(a)

Laundry dry cleaning bags, door-hanger bags, newspaper bags, or packages of multiple bags intended for use as garbage, pet waste, or yard waste;

(b)

Bags provided by pharmacists or veterinarians to contain prescription drugs or other medical necessities;

(c)

Bags used by restaurants to take away prepared food;

(d)

Bags used by consumers inside business establishments to:

(1)

Contain bulk items, such as produce, nuts, grains, candy, or small hardware items;

(2)

Contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, or fish, whether or not prepackaged;

(3)

Contain or wrap flowers, potted plants or other items to prevent moisture damage to other purchases; or

(4)

Contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods; or

(e)

Bags used by a non-profit corporation or other hunger relief charity to distribute food, grocery products, clothing, or other household items.

(Ord. No. 2016-09, § 4, 2-2-2016)