Are Restaurant Carry-Out bags included in the Ordinance?

Yes.  Passed during the February 14, 2023 Mayor and Council meeting, the Better Bag Ordinance will restrict the use of non-reusable plastic bags given or received at the point of purchase by City retailers and restaurants effective September 1, 2023

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1. What is the objective of the Better Bag Ordinance?
2. When does this Ordinance go into effect?
3. Why Restrict Single-Use Plastic Bags?
4. Why charge for Paper Bags?
5. Will the City Distribute Free Re-Usable Bags?
6. Is this a Tax?
7. How does this Ordinance Work?
8. Are there any Exemptions?
9. Are Restaurant Carry-Out bags included in the Ordinance?
10. How will the Ordinance be enforced?
11. I'm a business owner and need help!
12. What qualifies as a “Reusable Bag”?