California Grocers Association Webinar July 13, 2011 San José Single Use Bag Ordinance

January 1, 2012 – Ordinance in effect. Details of ordinance Outreach to businesses Outreach to residents Enforcement San José Adopts Ordinance December 2010

Applies to all retailers. Prohibits single-use plastic bags. Promotes reusable bags. Allows recycled paper bags with store charge. Allows protective bags without handles to prevent cross-contamination. San José Single Use Bag Ordinance

Itemized receipts showing store charge. Maintain 3 years of sales records for store charge. Minimum store charge 10¢ for first two years. Minimum store charge 25¢ after January 1, Store charge retained by retailer. Alternative method for review of long-term records may be approved on a case-by-case basis. Store Charge Requirements

Made of at least 40% post-consumer recycled content paper. 100% recyclable (including handles). Contains no old growth fiber. Printing Requirements: Words “Recyclable” and “Reusable.” Name and location of manufacturer. Percentage of post-consumer recycled content. Recycled Paper Bags

Reusable Bags Made of cloth or other machine washable fabric with handles; OR Durable plastic with handles, at least 2.25 mil thick, and specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse.

Initial Notification Mailing: Letter describing ordinance and next steps, Frequently Asked Questions, and Customer Fact Sheet. Business self-certification letter. Post announcements in business association newsletters and other free media. Outreach to Retailers

Store Front Window Clings Tent Cards and Shopping Cart Ads Store Posters and Flyers Resources for Retailers - Toolkit

Resources for Retailers - Website

Point of sale (POS) – malls, supermarkets Reusable Bags & Customer Pledge Presentations, neighborhood groups As requested Free media Partners – community groups Reusable bags for low-income Help with bag distribution Resources for Residents

Education and information. Inspection. Possible fines. Some or all of these items may apply to each response. Enforcement Complaint Driven

A typical inspection may also involve: Checking types of carry-out bags provided. Verifying itemized sales receipts with store charge. Reviewing previous sales records. Inspection

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