For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
BEVERAGE. Any liquid, slurry, frozen, semi-frozen or any other form of refreshment drink.
CITY FACILITY. Any building, structure, property, park, open space, or vehicle owned or leased by the City, or any of its agents, agencies or departments.
CITY-SPONSORED EVENT. Any event, activity or meeting organized or sponsored, in whole or in part, by the City or any department of the City.
EGG CARTON. A container used to hold eggs, in the shell, sold to consumers.
FOOD SERVICE WARE. Any item used to hold, store, serve, consume or transport any food or beverage, including, but not limited to, any container, bowl, plate, tray, glass, carton, box, cup, utensil, straw, stirrer, lid, sleeve, condiment container, spill plug, liner and paper or foil wrapper.
MEAT, FISH OR POULTRY TRAY. Any item used to sell or deliver meat, fish or poultry to a consumer.
PLASTIC. Any material made of either 1) petrochemical polymeric compounds and additives or, 2) petroleum- or biologically-based polymers (such as com or other plants).
POLYSTYRENE. A thermoplastic petrochemical material utilizing the styrene monomer including, but not limited to, rigid polystyrene or expanded polystyrene. Those POLYSTYRENE items which do contain an International Resin Identification Code will contain an International Resin Identification Code consisting of either a "6," an "EPS" or a "PS."
POLYSTYRENE COOLER. Any ice chest or similar device made of polystyrene foam, where such foam is not fully encased in another material.
POLYSTYRENE PACKING MATERIAL. A polystyrene product used to hold, cushion or protect items packed in a container for shipping, transport or storage.
PRODUCE TRAY. Any item used to sell or deliver vegetables, fruit or eggs to a consumer.
REGULATED ENTITY. Any business (regardless of whether it consists of a sole proprietor, corporation, partnership or any other manner of organization) or association, group or organization (regardless of the manner of organization and regardless of whether conducted on a profit or not-for-profit basis).
STIRRER. A device used to mix beverages or to plug the opening of a beverage container lid (i.e., a splash stick).
STRAW. A tube used to transfer a beverage from its container to the mouth of the drinker.
UTENSIL. Any eating implement including, but not limited to, forks, spoons, knives, sporks, spifes, cutlery and disposable flatware.
(Ord. No. 2021-010 § 2 (part))