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D. Recycled paper bag means a paper bag that is one hundred percent <br />(100%) recyclable and contains at least forty percent (40%) post -consumer recycled <br />content. <br />E. Retailer shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.20.020 of this <br />Code, except that, for the purposes of this Chapter, "retailer" does not include: <br />1. Temporary vending establishments for fruits, vegetables, <br />packaged meats, and dairy; <br />2. Vendors at farmer's markets or other temporary events. <br />F. Reusable bag means a bag that is: <br />1. Designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over <br />a period of time; <br />2. Made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected <br />regularly; <br />3. At least 2.25 mil thick if made from plastic; <br />4. Has a minimum lifetime of seventy-five (75) uses; and <br />5. Has the capability of carrying a minimum of eighteen (18) <br />pounds. <br />See. 3.34.030. Imposition and amount of tax; vendor liable for tax; vendor's <br />fee. <br />A. In addition to any other tax imposed by law, there is levied and shall <br />be paid and collected a disposable bag tax of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per bag. <br />B. Each retailer within the City shall collect, remit, and pay the tax for <br />each disposable bag provided to a customer. <br />C. Retailers shall record the number of disposable bags provided and <br />the total amount of disposable bag taxes charged on the customer transaction <br />receipt. <br />D. A Retailer shall not refund to the customer any part of the disposable <br />bag tax, nor shall a retailer advertise or state to customers that any part of the <br />disposable bag tax will be refunded to the customer. <br />Ordinance No. 1797, Series 2020 <br />Page 5 of 11 <br />