Item 4: Ordinance Encouraging Use of Reusable Bags

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(b) Indicate on the customer's transaction receipts the total amount of the recyclable paper bag pass-through charge. 6.865 Plastic Bag Use - Exemptions. Notwithstanding the regulations contained in sections 6.855 and 6.860 of this code: (a) Single-use plastic carryout bags may be distributed to customers by food providers for the purpose of safeguarding public health and safety during the transportation of hot prepared take-out foods and prepared liquids intended for consumption away from the food provider's premises. (b) Retail establishments may distribute product bags and may make reusable bags available to customers whether through sale or otherwise. (c) Notwithstanding the requirements contained in section 6.860 of this code, a A retail establishment shall provide a reusable bag or a recycled recyclable paper bag at no cost at the point of sale upon the request of a customer who uses a voucher issued under the Women, Infants and Children Program established in the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 409.600. (d) Vendors at retail fairs such as a farmers' markets or holiday fair are not subject to indicating on the customer's transaction receipt the total amount of the recyclable paper bag pass through charge required in section 6.860(b) of this code. (e) [Business hardship exemption] The city manager or the designee may exempt a retail establishment from the requirement set forth in sections 6.855-6.860 of this code for a period of not more than one year upon the retail establishment showing, in writing, that this code would create an undue hardship or practical difficulty not generally applicable to other persons in similar circumstances. The decision to grant or deny an exemption shall be in writing, and the city manager’s or designee’s decision shall be final. Section 2. The City Recorder, at the request of, or with the consent of the City Attorney, is authorized to administratively correct any reference errors contained herein, or in other provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, to the provisions added, amended or repealed herein. Section 3. Enforcement of this Ordinance shall begin six months after its adoption to allow time for community education and to allow businesses sufficient time to implement the program. Passed by the City Council this Approved by the Mayor this day of October, 2012 day of October, 2012 City Recorder Mayor Ordinance - Page 3 of 3