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| Status | Pending |
| Ordinance | SB131, D 1048 |
| Notes | SB 131: Prohibits use of single-use checkout bags except in cases of voucher users, for items marked with protected health or other confidential information, and for fresh meat or seafood packed in ice. D 1048: Prohibits use of single-use checkout bags except certain cases. Prohibits local governments from imposing charges on checkout bags or other bags provided to customers. Repeals statute requiring retail establishments that offer plastic bags to customers to also offer paper bags. |
| More Information | Link to more information Link to more information |
| Updated | March 20, 2013 |
Ashlandtop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 05/06/2014 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 4.0 thick and Specific ID requirements. |
| Paper Summary | Requirements: 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW. |
| Reusable Definition | Reusable bag means a bag made of cloth or other material with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for long term multiple reuses and is made of a natural or synthetic fabric, is washable or otherwise able to be sanitized or, if plastic, has a minimum plastic thickness of 4.0 mils. |
| Stores Affected | Retail establishment is any store or vendor located within or doing business within the geographical limits of the city that sells or offers for sale goods at retail. |
| Fees | Paper Fee: $0.10 per bag |
| Comply Date | 11/06/2014 |
| Ordinance | 3094 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | March 10, 2016 |
Corvallistop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 07/02/2012 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: Durable plastic that is a least 2.25 mil. thick. |
| Paper Summary | Requirements: 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW. |
| Reusable Definition | Reusable bag means a bag that with handles that made of cloth or machine washable material or made of a durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick. |
| Stores Affected |
Retail Establishment – means any store, shop, sales outlet, or vendor located within City of Corvallis that sells goods at retail. Retail Establishment does not include any establishment where the primary business is the preparation of food or drink: a) For consumption by the public; b) in a form or …view more
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| Fees | Paper Fee: not less than $0.05 per bag. |
| Comply Date | 01/01/2013 |
| Ordinance | 2012-13 |
| Notes | Companies with more than 50 employees the comply date is 01/01/2013. Companies with less than 50 employees the comply date is 07/01/2013. |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | July 02, 2012 |
Eugenetop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 10/22/2012 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: durable plastic that is a least 4.00 mil. thick |
| Paper Summary | Requirements: 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW |
| Reusable Definition | Reusable bag means a bag that with handles that made of cloth or machine washable material or made of a durable plastic that is at least 4.00 mils thick. |
| Stores Affected | Retail Establishment. Any store or vendor located within and doing business within the geographic limits of the city that sells or offers for sale goods at retail. |
| Fees | Paper Fee: not less than $0.05 per bag |
| Comply Date | 05/01/2013 |
| Ordinance | 20498 |
| Notes | 5/23/2013 Note, the city is considering removing the fee on paper bags. Update expected in June. 2012 this summer drafting ban |
| More Information | Link to more information Link to more information |
| Updated | September 16, 2013 |
Newporttop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | 5/23 Newport held a vote on a City Council’s referendum to ban plastic bags and impose a fee on paper bags. Newport Oregon voters opposed the ordinance. Currently following next steps. |
| Updated | May 23, 2013 |
Portlandtop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 07/16/2010 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 4.0 thick and Specific ID requirements. |
| Paper Summary | Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements. |
| Reusable Definition | Reusable bag means a bag that with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of durable material specifically designed for multiple reuse. |
| Stores Affected |
“Retail Establishment” means any sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, family limited partnership, joint venture, association, cooperative, trust, estate, corporation, personal holding company, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other form of organization located within the City that sells or offers for sale goods to a customer. “Grocery Store” means …view more
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| Fees | None |
| Comply Date | 10/15/2011 |
| Ordinance | 185737 and 184759 |
| Notes | New amendment on 11/18/2012 changed and added more retails. Effective October 15, 2011, large grocery and retailers with pharmacies, no single use plastic bags. No restrictions on paper. |
| More Information | Link to more information Link to more information Link to more information |
| Updated | September 11, 2013 |
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