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| Status | Pending |
| Notes | Minimizes the use of plastic bags. |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | February 26, 2013 |
Brunswicktop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | In late October 2015, residence started a campaign to ban bags. The councils will not even consider until after the 1st of the year. (2016) |
| Updated | November 04, 2015 |
Falmouthtop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 01/01/2016 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: at least 4 mil thick and meet reuseable standards |
| Reusable Definition | Reusable Bag means a bag that meets all of the following criteria: (a) Designed and manufactured to withstand 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 4 mil thick, if made from plastic; and (d) Has the capability of carrying a minimum of 18 pounds. |
| Stores Affected | Store means a retail establishment located within the Town of Falmouth engaged in the sale, rental and/or lease of perishable or non-perishable goods to the ultimate consumer for direct use or consumption and not for resale, with a floor area whose square footage exceeds 10,000 feet. |
| Fees | $0.05 fee on both plastic and paper single use bags only that do not meet the definition of a reusab |
| Comply Date | 04/01/2016 |
| Ordinance | Sec II-8-12 |
| Notes | The language was revised by council at the Nov meeting. The public will get to comment at the Dec 15 meeting. On September 14th, the held a town meeting to discuss fee on single use bags. Public input is requested over the next 30 days to plan next steps. |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | January 15, 2016 |
Freeporttop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | On November 1, council decided to have a nonbinding town wide referendum. Date has not be determined yet. |
| Updated | November 01, 2015 |
Portlandtop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 06/16/2014 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements. |
| Reusable Definition | Reusable Bag means a bag that is: (a) Designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a period of time; (a) Designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a period of time; (b) Is machine washable or, made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly; (c) That is at least 2.25 mil thick if made from plastic; (d) Has a minimum lifetime of 75 uses; and (e) Has the capability of carrying a minimum of 18 pounds. |
| Stores Affected |
The term Store means any of the following retail establishments located within the City of Portland: (a) a full-line, self-service market located in a permanent building, operating year-round, and which sells at retail a line of staple foodstuffs, meats, produce, household supplies, dairy products or other perishable items. (b) a …view more
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| Fees | $0.05 fee on both plastic and paper single use bags only that do not meet the definition of a reusab |
| Comply Date | 04/15/2015 |
| Ordinance | 260-13/14 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | July 25, 2014 |
South Portlandtop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 09/21/2015 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements |
| Reusable Definition | Reusable Bag means a bag that is: (a) Designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a period of time; (a) Designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a period of time; (b) Is machine washable or, made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly; (c) That is at least 2.25 mil thick if made from plastic; (d) Has a minimum lifetime of 75 uses; and (e) Has the capability of carrying a minimum of 18 pounds. |
| Stores Affected |
The term Store means any of the following retail establishments located within the City of Portland: (a) a full-line, self-service market located in a permanent building, operating year-round, and which sells at retail a line of staple foodstuffs, meats, produce, household supplies, dairy products or other perishable items. (b) a …view more
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| Fees | $0.05 fee on both plastic and paper single use bags only that do not meet the definition of a reusab |
| Comply Date | 03/01/2016 |
| Ordinance | 3-15/16 also included in the City Code under Chapter 9, Article VI |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | October 27, 2015 |
Topshamtop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | In late October 2015, residence started a campaign to ban bags. The councils will not even consider until after the 1st of the year. (2016) |
| Updated | November 05, 2015 |
Windhamtop
| Status | Pending |
| Ordinance | 12-076 |
| Notes | 4/2012 Drafting an ordinance to ban or tax grocery bags in 2012. |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | April 22, 2012 |
Yorktop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 11/07/2015 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 3.0 thick and Specific ID requirements. |
| Reusable Definition | Reusable Bag means a bag that is designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a period of time; (b) Is machine washable or, made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly; That is at least 3.0 mil thick if made from plastic. |
| Stores Affected | Any commercial enterprise engaged in the sale of food and merchandise including but not limited to grocery and convenient stores. Markets. Pharmacies, restaurants, take out food, temporary and seasonal businesses, and other merchant retailers. Non profit and religious organizations are not considered retailers. |
| Comply Date | 03/07/2016 |
| Ordinance | Article 7 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | November 15, 2015 |
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