For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Manufacturer” means the producer of a plastic carryout bag sold to a store.
(b) “Operator” means a person in control of, or having daily responsibility for, the daily operation of a store, which may include, but is not limited to, the owner of the store.
(c) “Plastic carryout bag” means a plastic carryout bag provided by a store to a customer at the point of sale.
(d) “Reusable bag” means either of the following:
(1) A bag made of cloth or other machine washable fabric that has handles.
(2) A durable plastic bag with handles that is at least 2.25 mils thick and is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse.
(e) “Store” means a retail establishment that provides plastic carryout bags to its customers as a result of the sale of a product and that meets either of the following requirements:
(1) Meet the definition of a “supermarket” as found in Section 14526.5.
(2) Has over 10,000 square feet of retail space that generates sales or use tax pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law (Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 7200) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) and has a pharmacy licensed pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code.
(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 845, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007. Section operative July 1, 2007, pursuant to Section 42256. Repealed as of January 1, 2020, pursuant to Section 42257.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018