Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title VIII (Public Health and Safety)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title VIII (Public Health and Safety)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/laws-and-regulations/town-bylaws/... ↗

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a. The provisions of this section are severable; and if any of the provisions of this section shall be held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.

ARTICLE 9

PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION

(ART.17, ATM – 04/26/17)

SECTION 1. Purpose and Intent

The reduction in the use of disposable single-use plastic shopping bags by retail establishments in the Town of Arlington (“Town”) is a public purpose that has

positive impacts on the environment, including, but not limited to: protecting the marine environment, reducing solid waste and unnecessary strains on recycling resources, minimizing litter, reducing the Town's carbon footprint, and protection local water ways.

The purpose of this bylaw is to reduce the number of single-use plastic bags provided by all retail establishments in the Town by banning, after a reasonable phase-in period, the distribution of single-use bags provided at checkout.

SECTION 2. Definitions

A. Checkout Bag: A carry-out bag provided by a retail establishment to a customer at the point of sale. Checkout bags shall not include:

(1) Bags, whether plastic or not, in which loose produce or products are placed by the consumer to deliver such items to the point of sale or checkout area of the retail establishments;

(2) Laundry or dry cleaner bags;

(3) Newspaper bags; or

(4) Bags used to contain or wrap frozen goods, meat or fish, whether

prepackaged or not, to prevent leakage or contain moisture.

B. Department: The Arlington Department of Health and Human services

C. Director: The Director of Health and Human services