Ordinance 2025-04: Plastic Bag Reduction

Ordinance 2025-04: Plastic Bag Reduction

Ordinance 2025-04: Plastic Bag Reduction

AN ORDINANCE prohibiting single-use plastic checkout bags at retail establishments in Happyville.

SECTION 1: Businesses shall no longer provide plastic checkout bags to customers beginning November 1, 2025.

SECTION 2: Reusable bags or recyclable paper bags may be provided at a charge of $0.10 per bag.

SECTION 3: Exemptions apply to produce bags, dry cleaning, and pre-packaged items.

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 1, 2025.