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Status	Pending
Updated	July 11, 2018

Status	Mandatory Recycling Program
Notes	Program that requires stores that give plastic bags also have recycle bins on location.
Updated	February 16, 2012

Status	Approved
Status Date	06/06/2018
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements
Paper Summary	A paper bag that should have the following characteristics: A. Contains no old-growth fiber; B. Is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either: 1) made of cloth or other machine-washable material, but not film plastic; or 2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick. Reusable carryout bags provided to customers pursuant to this chapter shall be conspicuously labeled as reusable.
Stores Affected	RETAIL SALES The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets and flea markets. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, and other sales by residents at their homes
Fees	$0.10 for any single use bag
Comply Date	04/01/2019
Ordinance	Chapter 98
Notes	NOTE: This is not a ban. If a retailer choses to give single use bags- they need to charge a fee.
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Updated	July 31, 2018

Status	Approved
Status Date	07/29/2011
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	See ordinance for full description
Fees	None
Comply Date	2012
Ordinance	Four-2011 Chapter 231
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Updated	April 20, 2012

Status	Approved
Status Date	12/18/2014
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	Any person engaged in retail sales within a principal or accessory retail use within the Town shall provide only reusable bags and/or recyclable paper bags as checkout bags to customers.
Fees	None
Comply Date	04/22/2015
Ordinance	2014-1513
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Updated	February 03, 2015

Status	Approved
Status Date	07/29/2011
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and/or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	See ordinance for full description
Fees	None
Comply Date	2012
Ordinance	Four-2011 Chapter 231
Updated	May 31, 2012

Status	Approved
Status Date	05/01/2014
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and/or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	Retail Sales - The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, and other sales by residents at their home.
Fees	None
Comply Date	06/01/2015
Ordinance	Law #4 of 2014
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Updated	February 03, 2014

Status	Approved
Status Date	03/22/2013
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	Retail Sales. The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, other sales by residents at their home, and sales by ...view more organizations. view less
Fees	None
Comply Date	10/01/2013
Ordinance	1-2013
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Updated	May 01, 2013

Status	Approved
Status Date	10/16/2016
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	"Reusable carryout bag" means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either (i) made of cloth or other machine washable fabric, (ii) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick, or (iii) defined as a reusable bag by the commissioner.
Stores Affected	Any business required to be licensed per 14-15 that provides carryout bags
Fees	$0.05 for any carry out bag
Comply Date	04/22/2017
Ordinance	Chapter 14 Article VII
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Updated	January 04, 2018

Status	Failed
Updated	January 04, 2018

Status	Mandatory Recycling Program
Notes	Program that requires stores that give plastic bags also have recycle bins on location.
Updated	February 16, 2012

Status	Approved
Status Date	05/26/2016
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	Any bag with handles that is specifically deigned and manufactured for multiple uses, minimum lifetime capacity of 125 or more uses, carry 22 or more pounds over a distance of at least 175 feet, has a minimum volume of 15 liters, made of cloth or other machine washable fabric, Shall not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts. Or made of other durable material including plastic at least 2.25 thick.
Stores Affected	Store is defined as: A full line, self service retail store with gross annual sales of two million dollars ($2,000,000), or more, that sells a line of dry grocery, canned goods, or non food items and some perishable items; A drug store, food mart, or other entity engaged in the ...view more sale of goods Restaurants are not included. view less
Comply Date	01/01/2017
Ordinance	Chapter 54
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Updated	March 30, 2016

Status	Approved
Status Date	11/03/2014
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and/or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, and other sales by residents at their homes.
Fees	None
Comply Date	04/01/2015
Ordinance	Code Chapter 160
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Updated	February 03, 2015

Status	Cancelled
Status Date	05/05/2016
Plastic Summary	Accepted, but for a fee
Paper Summary	Paper carryout bags provided by covered stores to customers shall contain a minimum of forty percent post-consumer recycled content and be conspicuously labeled with the amount of post-consumer recycled content.
Reusable Definition	The term "reusable carryout bag" means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either (i) made of cloth or other machine washable material, but not film plastic, or (ii) defined as a reusable carryout bag by rule of the commissioner. Reusable carryout bags provided to customers pursuant to this chapter shall be conspicuously labeled as reusable.
Stores Affected	The term "covered store" means a general vendor, green cart or a retail or wholesale establishment engaged in the sale of personal, consumer or household items including but not limited to drug stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, foodmarts, apparel stores, home center and hardware stores, stationery and office ...view more stores and food service establishments located within grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores or foodmarts that provide carryout bags to customers in which to place purchased items. Such term does not include food service establishments located outside of grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, or foodmarts, including emergency food providers, mobile food vendors that are not green carts, or stores licensed pursuant to section 63 of the state alcoholic beverage control law to sell liquor at retail for consumption off the premises. view less
Fees	$0.05 fee on Paper and Plastic Bags
Comply Date	10/01/2016
Ordinance	209-A
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Updated	March 01, 2017

Status	Approved
Status Date	06/15/2015
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	A paper bag provided at the check stand, cash register, point of sale, or other point of departure for the purpose of transporting food or merchandise out of the establishment that contains no old-growth fiber and a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content; is 100% recyclable; and has printed in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bag the words "reusable" and "recyclable," the name and location of the manufacturer, and the percentage of post-consumer recycled content.
Reusable Definition	Either a bag made of cloth or other machine-washable fabric that has handles, or a durable plastic bag with handles that is at least 2 1/4 mils thick and is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse.
Stores Affected	RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT: Any commercial establishment that sells perishable or nonperishable goods, including, but not limited to, clothing, food, and personal items directly to the customer; and is located within or doing business within the geographical limits of the Village of Patchogue. "Retail establishment" does not include public eating establishments or ...view more charitable reusers. PUBLIC EATING ESTABLISHMENT: A restaurant, takeout food establishment, or any other business, that receives 90% or more of its revenue from the sale of prepared food to be eaten on or off its premises; or A department, unit or section located within and operated by a retail establishment that generates 90% or more of its revenue from the sale of prepared food to be eaten on or off its premises, and the department, unit or section does not engage in the sale of perishable or nonperishable goods from another department, unit or section within the same retail establishment. view less
Comply Date	09/16/2015
Ordinance	No 5-2015/ Ch 315
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Updated	December 01, 2015

Status	Pending
Updated	April 02, 2018

Status	Approved
Status Date	03/13/2018
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 4.0 mil
Reusable Definition	Single-use Carryout Paper Bag means a paper bag provided at the check stand, cash register, point of sale or other point of departure for purposes of transporting food, food related merchandise and all non-food related merchandise out of the Store. D. Reusable bag means a bag that meets all of the following criteria:(a) Designed and manufactured to withstand 50 repeated uses over a period of time;(b) Is machine washable or, made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly;(c) Is at least four mils thick, if made from plastic; and(d) Has the capability of carrying a minimum of 18 pounds.
Stores Affected	Store means all retail establishments, including but not limited to convenience stores, restaurants, sellers of merchandise and dry goods sold to the ultimate consumer for direct use or consumption and not for resale.
Comply Date	01/01/2019
Ordinance	Amendment #6 to Bill Chapter 14, Article 1, section 14-106
Notes	Program that requires stores that give plastic bags also have recycle bins on location.
Updated	April 30, 2018

Status	Approved
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	Retail Sales. The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, other sales by residents at their home, and sales by ...view more organizations. view less
Fees	None
Comply Date	10/01/2012
Ordinance	Chapter 154
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Updated	April 20, 2012

Status	Approved
Status Date	12/18/2014
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	Any person engaged in retail sales within a principal or accessory retail use within the Town shall provide only reusable bags and/or recyclable paper bags as checkout bags to customers.
Fees	None
Comply Date	04/22/2015
Ordinance	2014-1342
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Updated	February 03, 2015

Status	Approved
Status Date	04/26/2011
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	Retail Sales. The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, other sales by residents at their home, and sales by ...view more organizations. view less
Fees	None
Comply Date	2012
Ordinance	4-2011 Chapter 82
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Updated	May 31, 2012

Status	Pending
Updated	September 09, 2015

Status	Approved
Status Date	09/16/2016
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	"Rusable Carryout Bag" shall mean a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either: (1) made of cloth or other machine washable material, but not film plastic; or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick Reusable carryout bags provided to customers pursuant to this local law shall be conspicuously labeled as reusable.
Stores Affected	"Covered Store" shall mean an establishment engaged in the retail sale of personal, consumer or household items including but not limited to drug stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, foodmarts, apparel stores, home center and hardware stores, stationery and office supply stores, and food service establishments located within grocery ...view more supermarkets, convenience stores or foodmarts, that provide carryout bags to customers in which to place purchased items. This term does not include food service establishments located outside of grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores or foodmarts. view less
Fees	$0.05 per carryout bag
Comply Date	01/01/2018
Ordinance	27-2016
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Updated	September 29, 2016

Status	Pending
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Updated	July 31, 2013

Status	Approved
Status Date	10/19/2018
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 4.0 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	"RECYCLABLE PAPER BAG" shall mean a paper bag that (1) contains no oldgrowth fiber; (2) is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% postconsumer recycled content; and (3) displays the word "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag.
Reusable Definition	"REUSABLE BAG" shall mean a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse that is provided by a Covered Store to its Customer at the point of sale and is capable of carrying twenty-two (22) pounds over a distance of one hundred and seventy five feet (175) for a minimum of one hundred and twenty five (125) uses and is either: (a) made of cloth or other machine washable fabric; or (b) made of durable plastic that is at least 4 mils thick.
Stores Affected	"COVERED STORE" shall mean an establishment engaged in the retail sale of personal, consumer or household items including but not limited to drug stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, foodmarts, apparel stores, home center and hardware stores, stationary and office supply stores, farmers markets, open-air flea markets and food ...view more establishments that provide carryout bags to consumers. This term does not include food service establishments located outside of grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores or food marts. view less
Fees	$0.05 for paper bags
Comply Date	07/15/2019
Ordinance	Local Law #5 of 2018
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Updated	January 02, 2019

Status	Approved
Status Date	05/22/2018
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 mil
Reusable Definition	"Reusable Bag" means any bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple, long-term reuse, (i) made of cloth or other machine or hand washable fabric, or (ii) made of other durable material, including plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick
Stores Affected	"Covered store" means a general vendor, retail, or wholesale establishment engaged in the sale of personal, consumer, or household items including but not limited to drug stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience food stores, packaged goods sellers, or liquor stores, that provide carryout bags to consumers in which to place ...view more purchased or obtained at such establishment. Such term shall not include food service establishments as defined in section 189-2 C view less
Fees	Fee on $0.05 on all carry out bags (paper or reusable)
Comply Date	10/01/2018
Ordinance	2018-002 (Chapter 189)
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Updated	June 07, 2018

Status	Approved
Status Date	07/16/2012
Plastic Summary	Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary	Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition	A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected	Retail Sales. The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, other sales by residents at their home, and sales by ...view more organizations. view less
Comply Date	01/16/2013
Ordinance	F2012
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Updated	July 19, 2012

Status	Mandatory Recycling Program
Notes	Program that requires stores that give plastic bags also have recycle bins on location.
Updated	February 16, 2012