D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 21-1001

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 21-1001 - DISPOSABLE CARRYOUT BAG FEE REQUIREMENT

1001.1

Except as provided in Section 1006, a retail establishment shall charge each customer making a purchase from the establishment a fee of five cents ($0.05) for each disposable carryout bag provided to the customer with the purchase.

1001.2

The fee imposed by Section 1001.1 shall be charged to a customer making a purchasewhether the purchase is in person, through the internet, by telephone, by facsimile, electronically, or by any other means.

1001.3

The retail establishment shall indicate on the customer transaction receipt the number of disposable carryout bags provided, and the total amount of the fee charged.

1001.4

The retail establishment shall account for all bags provided, whether the transaction is completed by a representative of the establishment or at a self-checkout kiosk.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 21-1001

Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 7208, 7209 (August 13, 2010); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 6193 (5/17/2019)

Authority: Section 107(4) of the District Department of the Environment Establishment Act of 2005, effective February 15, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-51; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-151.01 et seq.), section 5(a) of the Anacostia River Clean Up and Protection Act of 2009 (the "Act"), effective September 23, 2009 (D.C. Law 18-55; D.C. Official Code § 2-1226.51 et seq.), Mayor's Order 2006-61, dated June 14, 2006, and Mayor's Order 2010-27, dated February 1, 2010.