city of tacoma
File #: ORD28367    Version: Name: Ord - add TMC 5.55 (Bring Your Own Bag)
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed as Substitute
File created: 6/6/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/12/2016 Final action: 7/12/2016
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, by adding a new Section 12.09.215, entitled Bring Your Own Bag; prohibiting the use of carryout bags except recycled paper and reusable carryout bags; requiring retail establishments to collect a pass-through charge from customers requesting recycled paper and reusable carryout bags; providing for reporting of the aggregate number of recycled paper carryout bags annually distributed; establishing penalties; providing for outreach and study of the impacts of the requirements of the new Section; and establishing an effective date. [James G. Parvey, Assistant Division Manager; Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., Director, Environmental Services]
Attachments: 1. Substitute No. 2 Ordinance No. 28367, 2. City Council Action Memorandum
Related files: RES38907

Title

An ordinance amending Chapter 12.09 of the Municipal Code, by adding a new Section 12.09.215, entitled Bring Your Own Bag; prohibiting the use of carryout bags except recycled paper and reusable carryout bags; requiring retail establishments to collect a pass-through charge from customers requesting recycled paper and reusable carryout bags; providing for reporting of the aggregate number of recycled paper carryout bags annually distributed; establishing penalties; providing for outreach and study of the impacts of the requirements of the new Section; and establishing an effective date.

[James G. Parvey, Assistant Division Manager;

Michael P. Slevin III, P.E., Director, Environmental Services]