8.15.020 Definitions.
The following terms shall have the indicated meanings as used in this Chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:
1. “ASTM Standard” means the current American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)'s International D-6400.
2. “Barrel size paper bag” means a paper carryout bag with approximate dimensions of 12 inches wide × 7 inches deep × 13-18 inches tall or a capacity of 1,100 to 1,600 cubic inches.
3. “City” means the City of Hood River, Oregon.
4. “City Manager” means the City Manager for the City of Hood River or the City Manager’s designee acting under his or her direction.
5. “Recyclable Paper Bag” means a paper bag that meets all of the following requirements:
a. Is 100% recyclable and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content;
b. Is capable of composting consistent with the timeline and specifications of the ASTM Standard.
6. “Retail Establishment” means any store, shop, sales outlet, or vendor located within the City of Hood River that sells goods at retail. Retail Establishment does not include any establishment where the primary business is the preparation of food or drink:
a. For consumption by the public;
b. In a form or quantity that is consumable then and there, whether or not it is consumed within the confines of the place where prepared; or
c. In consumable form for consumption outside the place where prepared.
7. “Reusable Bag” means a bag with handles that is either:
a. Made of cloth or other machine washable material, or
b. Made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick.
8. “Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bag” means a plastic bag made from synthetic or natural organic materials that is provided by a Retail Establishment to a customer at the point of sale for use to transport or carry away purchases from the Retail Establishment. A Single-use Plastic Carryout Bag does not include:
a. A reusable bag.
b. A plastic bag provided by a Retail Establishment to a customer at a time other than the time of checkout; or
c. Pharmacy prescription bags.