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Status
Inactive
Ordinance
HB 1507 (2016)
Notes
Note: Passed the House, currently in the senate. This is to make common language and standards between the counties that already all have bag regualtions in place.
Updated
October 11, 2017
Big Island Hawaiitop
Status
Approved
Status Date
02/22/2011
Plastic Summary
Banned
Paper Summary
Requirements: designed for multiple use.
Reusable Definition
A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of paper specifically designed for multiple use or long term use.
Stores Affected
“Business” means any commercial enterprise or establishment, including an individual proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other legal entity, whether for profit or not for profit, and includes all employees of the business or any independent contractors associated with the business.
Fees
None
Comply Date
01/01/2013
Ordinance
Bill #17 Chapter 14
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Updated
April 20, 2012
Honolulutop
Status
Approved
Status Date
07/24/2017
Plastic Summary
Requirements: 10 mil
Paper Summary
Requirements: No old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW
Stores Affected
“Business” means any commercial enterprise or establishment, including an individual proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other legal entity, whether for profit or not for profit, with annual gross sales and includes all employees of the business or any independent contractors associated with the business.
Fees
$0.15 charge on paper, reusable and compostable
Comply Date
07/01/2018
Ordinance
17-37 (Bill 59 (2016), FD1, CD3)
Notes
2017-08-30: Note: This ordiance changes the definition of what is used as a bag. 2017-05-30: Notes: Honolulu City council is considering amendments to its bag ordinance to allow and mandate a $0.10 charge to certain compostable and resuable bags.
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Updated
August 30, 2017
Kauaitop
Status
Approved
Status Date
07/01/2012
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 with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mil thick.
Stores Affected
“Retail Establishment” means any commercial business facility that sells goods directly to the ultimate consumer, including, but not limited to, grocery stores, pharmacies, liquor stores, “mini marts”, and retail stores and vendors selling clothing food and personal items.
Fees
None
Comply Date
01/11/2011
Ordinance
Article 19, Chapter 22 of Kauai’s County Code
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Updated
April 20, 2012
Mauitop
Status
Approved
Status Date
07/14/2008
Plastic Summary
Requirements: 3.0 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary
Requirements: none listed.
Reusable Definition
A bag with handles that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable material specifically designed for reuse.
Stores Affected
“Business” means any commercial enterprise or establishment, including an individual proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other legal entity, whether for profit or not for profit, and includes all employees of the business or any independent contractors associated with the business.
Fees
None
Comply Date
07/14/2008
Ordinance
3587 Bill # 69 Chapter 20.28
More Information
Updated
April 20, 2012
Palatop
Status
Approved
Plastic Summary
Ban: Plastic carry out bags. Permitted: ?
Stores Affected
All Stores
Comply Date
2008
Updated
February 16, 2012
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