of sale of consumer goods in this Commonwealth.
Section 2902-G. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this article
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Consumer good." A good that is sold at retail to a
purchaser for personal consumption or household use.
"Department." The Department of Revenue of the Commonwealth.
"Plastic "Recyclable plastic bag." A bag or pouch of
flexible packaging made of thin, flexible, plastic film that is
designed and intended to be used for the carrying of goods
purchased at a retail establishment , that can be recycled and
that is provided to the purchaser by the retail establishment at
the point of sale. The term does not include:
(1) A reusable bag or pouch specifically designed for
multiple uses and that is made of cloth, fabric or durable
plastic of at least 2.25 mils.
(2) A bag or pouch to carry or bundle produce for
delivery to the point of sale at a retail establishment.
(3) A bag or pouch made of compostable materials that
meets the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
D6400 standard for composite plastic. the point of sale. The
term does not in clude a reusable bag or pouch specifically
designed for multiple uses and that is made of cloth, fabric
or durable plastic.
"Retail establishment." An establishment that sells or
offers to sell consumer goods to the public at retail.
Section 2903-G. Prohibition on the imposition of a plastic bag
ban, fee, surcharge or tax on a recyclable bag .
On and after the effective date of this article, it is
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