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Statewide Legislationtop
Status
Failed
Notes
SB513 (2009).
Updated
April 20, 2012
Aspentop
Status
Approved
Status Date
10/25/2011
Plastic Summary
Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary
None stated
Reusable Definition
A bag that is specifically intended for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabrics that is at least 2.25 mil. thick Has a minimum life of over 75 uses and can carry over 18 pounds.
Stores Affected
Grocer. The term Grocer means a retail establishment or business located within Aspen City limits in a permanent building, operating year round, that is a full-line, self-service market and which sells a line of staple foodstuffs, meat, produce, household supplies, or dairy products or other perishable items. Grocer does not …view more (a) Temporary vending establishment of fruits, vegetables, packaged meats and dairy. (b) Vendors at farmer’s markets or other temporary events. (c) Locations where foodstuffs is not the majority of sales for that business. (d) Locations where the facility is less than 3500 square feet. view less
Fees
Paper Fee: $0.20 per bag
Comply Date
05/01/2012
Ordinance
Title 13, Chapter 13.24
More Information
Updated
October 29, 2012
Avontop
Status
Approved
Status Date
10/10/2017
Plastic Summary
Requirements: 2.25 thick
Paper Summary
A bag made predominately of paper that is provided to a customer by a Grocer at the point of sale for the purpose of transporting goods.
Reusable Definition
A bag that: 1. Is designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a period of time; 2. Is made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly; 3. Is at least two and one-fourth (2.25) mils thick if made from plastic; and 4. Has the capability of carrying a minimum of eighteen (18) pounds.
Stores Affected
Retailer means any person, corporation, partnership, business, facility, vendor, organization or individual that sells or provides merchandise, goods or materials, including, without limitation, clothing, food, or personal items of any kind, directly to a customer. �Retailer� includes, without limitation, any department store, grocery store, hardware store, pharmacy, liquor store, restaurant, …view more truck, convenience store, and any other retail store or vendor. view less
Fees
$0.10 for reusuable bag
Comply Date
05/01/2018
Ordinance
17-08
More Information
Updated
January 04, 2018
Basalttop
Status
Failed
Status Date
09/27/2011
Plastic Summary
Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary
Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition
A bag that is intended for multiple reuses. A reusable bag can be washed pr cleaned without destroying the integrity of the bag. A reusable bag can be made out of a number of materials, including but not limited to cloth or fiber, heavy grade plastic, treated grain bag, wire or natural basket.
Stores Affected
Grocery Stores
Fees
Plastic/Paper: $0.20 per bag
Comply Date
05/01/2012
Ordinance
19
Notes
The City board members had approved the ordinance- but it went to a vote on the ballot and failed in April 2012.
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Updated
April 20, 2012
Boulder Citytop
Status
Approved
Status Date
11/15/2013
Plastic Summary
Requirements: $0.10 fee for disposable bags. 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements
Paper Summary
Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements
Reusable Definition
A bag that is specifically intended for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabrics that is at least 2.25 mil. thick Has a minimum life of over 75 uses and can carry over 18 pounds.
Stores Affected
“Food Stores” means a retail establishment or business located within the Boulder city limits in a permanent building, operating year und, that is a full-line, self-service market and which sells a line of staple foodstuffs, meats, produce or dairy products or other perishable items. “Food Store” does not include: (a) …view more vending establishments for fruits, vegetables, packaged meats and dairy. (b) Vendors at farmer’s markets or other temporary events (c) Business at which food stuffs are an incidental part of the business. Food sales will be considered to be “incidental” if such sales comprise no more that 2 percent of the business’s gross sales in the city as measured by the dollar value of the food sales as a percentage of the dollar value of total sales at any single location. view less
Fees
Paper Fee: $0.10 per bag
Comply Date
06/30/2012
Ordinance
7870
Notes
Holding a public meeting April 24th, 2012 for review.
More Information
Updated
November 26, 2012
Breckenridgetop
Status
Approved
Status Date
01/01/2013
Plastic Summary
Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition
Reusable Bag: A plastic bag that is at least 2.25 mil thick or a bag made of canvas, woven polypropylene, or similar types of durable materials. (Ord. 6, Series 2013)
Stores Affected
Retail Store: Any public commercial business engaged in the sale of personal consumer goods, household items, or groceries to customers who use or consume such items. “Retail store” does not include temporary vendors at farmers’ markets or other temporary events; or restaurants or other businesses (e.g., service providers such as …view more and spas) where retail sales are clearly secondary and incidental to the primary activity occurring within the business. view less
Fees
$0.10 fee for disposable bags
Comply Date
10/15/2013
Ordinance
Chapter 12
More Information
Updated
February 19, 2015
Crested Buttetop
Status
Approved
Status Date
05/15/2016
Plastic Summary
Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary
Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition
A bag that is specifically intended for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabrics that is at least 2.25 mil. thick, has a minimum life of over 75 uses and can carry over 18 pounds.
Stores Affected
Retailer means a retail establishment or business that is a retail operation in the business of selling goods.
Comply Date
09/01/2018
Ordinance
#5
More Information
Updated
August 31, 2016
Denvertop
Status
Pending
Notes
Update: 9/1/2019 Three Denver City Council members are in the early stages of crafting a bill to ban plastic bags for customers of grocery stores and other retailers. It won’t be introduced for months, said Councilwoman Kendra Black. Council members also will have to navigate a 1993 law that may restrict local governments from regulating plastics. It has been the subject of some debate, but Telluride has nevertheless had a bag ban since 2011. Other Colorado cities, including Boulder, charge a fee for bags. “There’s some legal gray area,” Black said. But, she added: “I’ve been assured by some state legislators that they are going to repeal (the 1993 law). So I think the timing might just line up perfectly.” It reads: “No unit of local government shall require or prohibit the use or sale of specific types of plastic materials or products or restrict or mandate containers, packaging, or labeling for any consumer products.” While the legislation falls under the purview of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, no means of enforcement has been established in the decades since its passage, Meghan Hughes, a spokesman for the department’s hazardous materials and waste management division, said. “If asked, we’d likely advise any jurisdiction looking to consider banning a plastic such as straws, plastic bags, etc., to consult with their attorney on the potential implications.” Chapman said the law did not come up during a recent lawsuit over the bag fee, indicating to her it will not be a factor for cities enacting bans. 12/2018 Recently had discussions at a council meeting about banning plastic bags. There is no proposal at this time.”
Updated
October 16, 2019
Durangotop
Status
Approved
Status Date
09/15/2013
Plastic Summary
Requirements: $0.10 fee for disposable bags. 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary
Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition
A bag that is specifically intended for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabrics that is at least 2.25 mil. thick Has a minimum life of over 75 uses and can carry over 18 pounds.
Stores Affected
“Grocer” means a retail establishment or business located within the City in a permanent building, operating year round, that is a full-line, self-service market with a retail market area of 25,000 square feet or more and which sells a line of staple foodstuffs, meats or dairy products or other perishable …view more “Grocer” does not mean: (a) Temporary vending establishments for fruits, vegetables, packaged meats or dairy; (b) Vendors at farmer’s markets or other temporary events. view less
Fees
$0.10 fee for disposable bags.
Comply Date
03/01/2014
Ordinance
0-2013-11
More Information
Updated
October 15, 2013
Fort Collinstop
Status
Failed
Notes
10/21/2014 City repealed plastic bag ordinance.
More Information
Updated
January 28, 2015
Gunnison Valleytop
Status
Pending
Notes
Considering a ban on plastic bags
More Information
Updated
March 12, 2014
Mountain Villagetop
Status
Pending
Notes
2012 2nd qtr. Drafting ban.
Updated
April 20, 2012
Nederlandtop
Status
Approved
Status Date
01/01/2015
Plastic Summary
Requirements: 2.25 mil
Paper Summary
No food store shall provide any paper bag that is not a recycled paper bag. “Recycled paper bag” means a paper bag that is one hundred percent (100%) recyclable and contains at least forty percent (40%) post-consumer recycled content.
Reusable Definition
Reusable bag�means any bag meeting the following criteria: A bag that is at least 2.25 millimeters thick. Is made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly; Has a minimum lifetime of seventy-five (75) uses; and Has the capability of carrying a minimum of eighteen (18) pounds.
Stores Affected
Any public commercial business engaged in the sale of personal consumer goods, household items, or groceries to customers who use or consume such items. Retail Store does not include temporary vendors at farmer’s markets or other temporary events.
Fees
$0.10 fee for disposable paper or plastic bags
Comply Date
06/01/2015
Ordinance
# 737, Article VII waster minimization
More Information
Updated
October 16, 2019
Roaring Fork Valleytop
Status
Approved
Status Date
10/25/2011
Plastic Summary
Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary
None listed
Reusable Definition
A bag that is specifically intended for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabrics that is at least 2.25 mil. thick Has a minimum life of over 75 uses and can carry over 18 pounds.
Stores Affected
Grocer. The term Grocer means a retail establishment or business located within Aspen City limits in a permanent building, operating year round, that is a full-line, self-service market and which sells a line of staple foodstuffs, meat, produce, household supplies, or dairy products or other perishable items. Grocer does not …view more (a) Temporary vending establishment of fruits, vegetables, packaged meats and dairy. (b) Vendors at farmer’s markets or other temporary events. (c) Locations where foodstuffs is not the majority of sales for that business. (d) Locations where the facility is less than 3500 square feet. view less
Fees
Paper Fee: $0.20 per bag
Comply Date
05/01/2012
Ordinance
12
More Information
Updated
April 22, 2012
Telluridetop
Status
Approved
Status Date
10/05/2010
Plastic Summary
Banned
Paper Summary
Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements.
Reusable Definition
Any bag that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuses and is either made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabric and is suitable for reuse.
Stores Affected
Grocer. Grocer means a retail establishment or Business within the Town limits that is a full- line, self-service market, with a retail market area of 2000 square feet and which sells a line of staples foodstuffs, meats, produce, household supplies, or dairy products or other perishable items.
Fees
Paper Fee: $0.10 per bag
Comply Date
03/01/2011
Ordinance
1340
More Information
Updated
July 11, 2018
Town of Cabondaletop
Status
Approved
Status Date
10/25/2011
Plastic Summary
Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary
None listed
Reusable Definition
A bag that is specifically intended for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabrics that is at least 2.25 mil. thick Has a minimum life of over 75 uses and can carry over 18 pounds.
Stores Affected
Grocer. The term Grocer means a retail establishment or business located within Aspen City limits in a permanent building, operating year round, that is a full-line, self-service market and which sells a line of staple foodstuffs, meat, produce, household supplies, or dairy products or other perishable items. Grocer does not …view more (a) Temporary vending establishment of fruits, vegetables, packaged meats and dairy. (b) Vendors at farmer’s markets or other temporary events. (c) Locations where foodstuffs is not the majority of sales for that business. (d) Locations where the facility is less than 3500 square feet. view less
Fees
Paper Fee: $0.20 per bag
Comply Date
05/01/2012
Ordinance
12
More Information
Updated
April 22, 2012
Vailtop
Status
Approved
Status Date
03/01/2015
Plastic Summary
Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary
Disposable Paper Bag: A bag made predominately of paper that is provided to a customer by a grocer at the point of sale for the purpose of transporting goods.
Reusable Definition
Reusable Bag: A bag that: A. Is designed and manufactured to withstand repeated uses over a period of time; B. Is made from a material that can be cleaned and disinfected regularly; C. Is at least two and one-fourth (2.25) mils thick if made from plastic;
Stores Affected
A retail business that is located in a permanent building in the town containing at least four thousand (4,000) square feet of retail space, that operates year round as a full line, self-service market offering for sale staple foodstuffs, meats, produce, or other perishable items for off premises human consumption, …view more does not include businesses at which foodstuffs are an incidental part of the business. view less
Fees
$0.10 fee for disposable paper bags
Comply Date
08/01/2015
Ordinance
2(2015)
More Information
Updated
December 01, 2015
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