Arizona

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Statewide

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October 2015​

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The Arizona Legislature won't let local governments ban plastic grocery bags. But it can't stop grocery stores from acting on their own. 

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Some Arizona municipalities tried to ban plastic bags in the past, but in 2015, the Legislature prohibited local bans. This means, for now, it's up to us to persuade businesses to move Arizona away from single-use plastic bags.

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Bisbee

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May 2011

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Requires plastic bags in Bisbee to have a minimum thickness of 2.25 mil with handles. This bag shall not contain lead, cadmium or any other heavy metal in toxic amount.  

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Requires paper bags to be 100% recyclable, minimum 40% PCW, and no growth fiber.

 

Paper bag fee is $0.05.  

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Relevant Links

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Attorney general’s office says Bisbee plastic bag ban violates Arizona law - October 24, 2017

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, COUNTY OF COCHISE, STATE OF ARIZONA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, HEALTH AND SANITATION, OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF BISBEE, BY THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE 9.7, REGULATION OF DISPOSABLE CARRYOUT BAGS, AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. - September 6, 2013

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State and Local Officials Clash Over Plastic Bag Bans - January 29, 2018

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