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Questions will be handled by calling the Township at 61 or by email to: CAN A BUSINESS MAKE THIS TRANSITION? WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS ON THIS ORDINANCE? Reports of non-compliance can be reported to the Township at 61 or by email to: or fill out the online form here HOW CAN I REPORT A NON-COMPLIANT BUSINESS? The Ordinance allows for an initial written warning and then monetary fines from $100 to $500 per violation. This is because there are medical conditions that require the use of a straw for drinking purposes.Įnforcement of the Ordinance will be under the direction of the Code Enforcement Department and the Township Manager. No, if the customer asks for a single use plastic straw, the food service company must provide the straw to the customer without question or cost. Only restaurant establishments can opt out of charging a fee of at least $.10 for a compliant bag in cases of take out or prepared food delivery.ĪS A FOOD SERVICE COMPANY, DO I DECLINE A CUSTOMER WHO ASKS FOR A SINGLE USE PLASTIC STRAW?

The fee is then retained by the business to offset the cost of bag stock.ĪRE ANY BUSINESSES EXEMPT FROM CHARGING A FEE FOR A COMPLIANT BAG? The business can offer a compliant bag (as defined by the Ordinance, for example – a paper bag) but must charge a fee of at least $.10 per bag and the fee must be shown on the customer’s receipt. WHAT HAPPENS IF A CUSTOMER DOESN’T BRING A RESUSEABLE BAG INTO MY BUSINESS?

Bags sold in packages containing multiple bags intended for use as food storage bags, garbage bags, or pet waste bags.

Newspaper bags – bags used in the home delivery of newspapers and/or circulars.

bags found in the meat or produce section of grocery stores)

Product bags – very thin bags (without handles) used to wrap foods to prevent contamination (e.g.

Single use plastic bags used by the following are still allowed under the Ordinance:

ARE ANY SINGLE USE PLASTIC BAGS EXEMPT FROM THE ORDINANCE?