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| Status | Failed |
| Notes | SB513 (2009). |
| Updated | April 20, 2012 |
Aspentop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 10/25/2011 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements. |
| Paper Summary | None stated |
| Reusable Definition | A bag that is specifically intended for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabrics that is at least 2.25 mil. thick Has a minimum life of over 75 uses and can carry over 18 pounds. |
| Stores Affected |
Grocer. The term Grocer means a retail establishment or business located within Aspen City limits in a permanent building, operating year round, that is a full-line, self-service market and which sells a line of staple foodstuffs, meat, produce, household supplies, or dairy products or other perishable items. Grocer does not …view more
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| Fees | Paper Fee: $0.20 per bag |
| Comply Date | 05/01/2012 |
| Ordinance | Title 13, Chapter 13.24 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | October 29, 2012 |
Basalttop
| Status | Failed |
| Status Date | 09/27/2011 |
| 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 that is intended for multiple reuses. A reusable bag can be washed pr cleaned without destroying the integrity of the bag. A reusable bag can be made out of a number of materials, including but not limited to cloth or fiber, heavy grade plastic, treated grain bag, wire or natural basket. |
| Stores Affected | Grocery Stores |
| Fees | Plastic/Paper: $0.20 per bag |
| Comply Date | 05/01/2012 |
| Ordinance | 19 |
| Notes | The City board members had approved the ordinance- but it went to a vote on the ballot and failed in April 2012. |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | April 20, 2012 |
Boulder Citytop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 11/15/2013 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: $0.10 fee for disposable bags. 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 that is specifically intended for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabrics that is at least 2.25 mil. thick Has a minimum life of over 75 uses and can carry over 18 pounds. |
| Stores Affected |
“Food Stores” means a retail establishment or business located within the Boulder city limits in a permanent building, operating year und, that is a full-line, self-service market and which sells a line of staple foodstuffs, meats, produce or dairy products or other perishable items. “Food Store” does not include: (a) …view more
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| Fees | Paper Fee: $0.10 per bag |
| Comply Date | 06/30/2012 |
| Ordinance | 7870 |
| Notes | Holding a public meeting April 24th, 2012 for review. |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | November 26, 2012 |
Breckenridgetop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 01/01/2013 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements. |
| Reusable Definition | Reusable Bag: A plastic bag that is at least 2.25 mil thick or a bag made of canvas, woven polypropylene, or similar types of durable materials. (Ord. 6, Series 2013) |
| Stores Affected |
Retail Store: Any public commercial business engaged in the sale of personal consumer goods, household items, or groceries to customers who use or consume such items. “Retail store” does not include temporary vendors at farmers’ markets or other temporary events; or restaurants or other businesses (e.g., service providers such as …view more
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| Fees | $0.10 fee for disposable bags |
| Comply Date | 10/15/2013 |
| Ordinance | Chapter 12 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | February 19, 2015 |
Denvertop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | In the process of developing an ordinance that would impose a $0.05 fee on plastic and paper bags offered at retail in the City. Still under development. |
| Updated | May 13, 2013 |
Durangotop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 09/15/2013 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: $0.10 fee for disposable bags. 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 that is specifically intended for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabrics that is at least 2.25 mil. thick Has a minimum life of over 75 uses and can carry over 18 pounds. |
| Stores Affected |
“Grocer” means a retail establishment or business located within the City in a permanent building, operating year round, that is a full-line, self-service market with a retail market area of 25,000 square feet or more and which sells a line of staple foodstuffs, meats or dairy products or other perishable …view more
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| Fees | $0.10 fee for disposable bags. |
| Comply Date | 03/01/2014 |
| Ordinance | 0-2013-11 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | October 15, 2013 |
Fort Collinstop
| Status | Failed |
| Notes | 10/21/2014 City repealed plastic bag ordinance. |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | January 28, 2015 |
Gunnison Valleytop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | Considering a ban on plastic bags |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | March 12, 2014 |
Mountain Villagetop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | 2012 2nd qtr. Drafting ban. |
| Updated | April 20, 2012 |
Roaring Fork Valleytop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 10/25/2011 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements. |
| Paper Summary | None listed |
| Reusable Definition | A bag that is specifically intended for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabrics that is at least 2.25 mil. thick Has a minimum life of over 75 uses and can carry over 18 pounds. |
| Stores Affected |
Grocer. The term Grocer means a retail establishment or business located within Aspen City limits in a permanent building, operating year round, that is a full-line, self-service market and which sells a line of staple foodstuffs, meat, produce, household supplies, or dairy products or other perishable items. Grocer does not …view more
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| Fees | Paper Fee: $0.20 per bag |
| Comply Date | 05/01/2012 |
| Ordinance | 12 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | April 22, 2012 |
Telluridetop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 10/05/2010 |
| Plastic Summary | Banned |
| Paper Summary | Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements. |
| Reusable Definition | Any bag that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuses and is either made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabric and is suitable for reuse. |
| Stores Affected | Grocer. Grocer means a retail establishment or Business within the Town limits that is a full- line, self-service market, with a retail market area of 2000 square feet and which sells a line of staples foodstuffs, meats, produce, household supplies, or dairy products or other perishable items. |
| Fees | None |
| Comply Date | 03/01/2011 |
| Ordinance | 1340 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | May 21, 2012 |
Town of Cabondaletop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 10/25/2011 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements. |
| Paper Summary | None listed |
| Reusable Definition | A bag that is specifically intended for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabrics that is at least 2.25 mil. thick Has a minimum life of over 75 uses and can carry over 18 pounds. |
| Stores Affected |
Grocer. The term Grocer means a retail establishment or business located within Aspen City limits in a permanent building, operating year round, that is a full-line, self-service market and which sells a line of staple foodstuffs, meat, produce, household supplies, or dairy products or other perishable items. Grocer does not …view more
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| Fees | Paper Fee: $0.20 per bag |
| Comply Date | 05/01/2012 |
| Ordinance | 12 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | April 22, 2012 |
Vailtop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 03/01/2015 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements. |
| Paper Summary | Disposable Paper Bag: A bag made predominately of paper that is provided to a customer by a grocer at the point of sale for the purpose of transporting goods. |
| Reusable Definition | Reusable Bag: A bag that: A. Is designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a period of time; B. Is made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly; C. Is at least two and one-fourth (2.25) mils thick if made from plastic; |
| Stores Affected |
A retail business that is located in a permanent building in the town containing at least four thousand (4,000) square feet of retail space, that operates year round as a full line, self-service market offering for sale staple foodstuffs, meats, produce, or other perishable items for off premises human consumption, …view more
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| Fees | $0.10 fee for disposable paper bags |
| Comply Date | 08/01/2015 |
| Ordinance | 2(2015) |
| Notes | http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=560 |
| Updated | December 01, 2015 |
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