The City and County of San Francisco amended Chapter 17 of the Environment Code of expanding the plastic check-out bag bans to include all retail store on 10/1/2012 and all food establishments from ON 10/1/2013) The check-out bags ordinance also charge for allowed checkout bags, (compostable bags, recycled paper bags or reusable bags.) Shoppers can avoid the charge by bringing inside their own bags.
The City and County of San Francisco amended Chapter 17 of the Environment Code, extending the plastic checkout bag ban to include all retail stores on 10/1/2012 and all food establishments starting on 10/1/2013. The Checkout Bag Ordinance also requires a charge on allowed checkout bags (compostable bags, recycled paper bags, or reusable bags). Shoppers can avoid the charge by bringing their own bag.