This chapter shall not apply to:
(A) Laundry dry cleaning bags, door-hanger bags, newspaper bags, or packages of multiple bags intended for use as garbage, pet waste, or yard waste;
(B) Bags provided by pharmacists or veterinarians to contain prescription drugs or other medical necessities;
(C) Bags used by a customer inside a business establishment to:
(1) Contain bulk items, such as produce, nuts, grains, candy, or small hardware items;
(2) Contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, or fish, whether or not prepackaged;
(3) Contain or wrap flowers, potted plants or other items to prevent moisture damage to other purchases; or
(4) Contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods; and
(D) Bags of any type that the customer brings to the store for their own use for carrying away from the store goods that are not placed in a bag provided by the store.
(E) Plastic cutlery provided for dine-in, take-out, or delivery orders provided that the cutlery is dispensed upon the request or affirmative response of a customer or person begin provided food or beverage, or in a self-service dispenser.
(Ord. 29-16, passed 9-13-16; Am. Ord. 015-24, passed 6-11-24)