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North Bend, Wash., § 8.42.030 (current through June 18, 2019)

Policy Summary

This policy precludes retailers from collecting a fee for a paper carryout bag(s) from a person on any type of food assistance program. 

Background Information

State Washington
Jurisdiction Name North Bend
Jurisdiction Type City,
Population Size 5,000-50,000
Legal Strategies
  • Creates an exemption
Reach Community-wide
Food System Category Get; Surplus;

Policy Details

Refers to priority populations?
Yes

A retailer will not collect a bag fee from people who use a "voucher or electronic benefits card" like those under WIC. §8.42.030(c).

Emergency management?
No
Health-related linkage?
No

Environmental linkage?
No

Economic linkage?
No

Includes findings?
No

Has a stated intent or purpose?
No

Includes definitions?
Yes

§ 8.42.010.

Addresses implementation?
No

Enforcement provisions?
Yes

The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing this policy. §8.42.040(A).

Evaluation component?
No

Requires extra investment?
No

Code context and ordinance history

This policy is located in North Bend, Washington, Municipal Code, Title 8 - Health and Safety, Chapter 8.42 - Retail Carryout Bags, Section 8.42.030 - Recyclable Paper Bag. History: Ord. 1678 § 1 (part), 2018.

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