The ban, which covers carrier bags
thinner than 2.25 mils, will take effect in six months. Ron Trujillo was the sole dissenter on the council, which passed
the measure by a 7-1 vote.
Paper bags, containing 40 percent
recycled materials, would still be available, but shoppers would have to pay 10
cents for them. The fee would be waived for people who receive food assistance
such as food stamps.
The ban will not
apply to restaurants or food banks, and grocery stores will still be able to
supply smaller plastic bags for bulk items such as meat, produce and bakery
goods. And they will still be able to sell garbage bags.
The measure also
allows the Environmental Services Division to provide reusable bags to
low-income families.
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