HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1788 ORDIN/INCE N0. 1 � `� `�
AN ORDII+iANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHING�N, ESTABLISHING
REGUTATIONS FOR THE USE OF PLASTIC BAGS, REQUIRING PRINTED
WARNING THEREON;DECIARING CERTAIN BAGS TO � A NUISANCE; AND
PROVIDING PE1�iALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUIdCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: For the purposes of this Ordinance the words „plastic coverings",
�'plastic bag„ or Mplastic package„ shall mean any covering, package or bag made of plastic
material sufficiently thin and pliable to respond: to static electricity created by contact
with the human body to the extent that it clin gs to the human skin ar bo3y.
SECTION II; It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession, or
to deliver as a cover or wrapper, any plastic bag that is of sufficient size to fit over a
child�s head, or any bag which, when open has an opening larger than twenty�five square
inches (25 sq. in.) or a capacity of more than one hundred twenty-five cubic inches (125
cu. in.), unless there is at all times clearly printed on such bag or covering, or on a
paper attached to such bag or covering, words in letters at least one-quarter inch (1/4")
high as follows:
WAR1�tING: TO A VOID DANGER OF SUF'�OCATION KEEP THIS BAG AWAY FROM BABIES AND
CHILDREN. DO NOT iISE IN CRIBS, BEDS, CARRIAGES OR PLAY PENS. THIS IS NOT A TOY.
or similar language so as to fully advise the user therof that such bag may be dangerous.
SECTION III: Any plastic bag, covering or package, not carrying or accompanied
by the printed warning as provided in Section II hereinabove, is hereby declared a nuisance.
SECTION IV: Any person violating any of the terms and conditions of this Ordi-
nance shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not to exceed One Hundred
Dollars ($100.00} or by imprisonment of not to exceed thirty (30) days in the Cit� Jail,
ar by both such fine and imprisonment. f
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUN�'�L this j/ da�r� September, 1959.
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� V'�RN N�DR'F715, City `Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this � day of Septembe'�, 9.
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' E R. BAXTER, Mayor
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