This chapter shall become operative six months following its effective date to allow business establishments to dispose of their existing inventory of plastic checkout bags and replace them with checkout bags that comply with this chapter. If at the effective date of this chapter any business establishment has any plastic checkout bags remaining, the business establishment shall be permitted to provide such remaining bags to patrons and customers, provided that the business establishment is able to clearly provide to the Enforcement Officer evidence of proof of purchase that is a date prior to adoption of this chapter.
(Ord. 708, passed 2-19-19)