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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE VIII BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED USE OF PLASTIC BAGS PROHIBITED.
Deferred 6PSF-g 080719
Deferred 6PSF-c 090519
Deferred 6PSF-b 091819
Deferred 6PSF-b 100219
Deferred 6PSF-b 101619
Deferred 6PSF-b 110719
Failed 6PSF-b 111819
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WHEREAS, single-use checkout bags create significant litter problems in Newark neighborhoods and also littler parks and sewer systems; and
WHEREAS, the broad use of single-use carryout bags and their disposal creates an impediment to achievement of Newark's environmental goals; and
WHEREAS, the production and disposal of single-use checkout bags has significant environmental impacts including the contamination of the environment, the depletion of natural resources, use of non-renewable polluting fossil fuels and the increased clean-up and disposal costs; and
WHEREAS, of all single-use carryout bags, plastic carryout bags have the greatest impact on litter and marine life; and
WHEREAS, the reduction in the use of disposable plastic carryout bags help to protect the marine environment, advance solid waste reduction, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep waterways clean; and
WHEREAS, studies document that banning plastic carryout bags will dramatically reduce the use of plastics bags and increase customers' use of reusable bags; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council finds that the reduction in the use of disposable plastic carryout bags by retail establishments in the City of Newark is a public benefit; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council desires to reduce the number of disposable plastic carryout bags that are being used, discarded and littered and to promote the use of reusable carryout bags and recyclable paper bags by retail establishments located within the City of Newark.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL CO...
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