Chapter 8.12 — RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF SINGLE-USE CARRY-OUT BAGS BY RETAILERS

Chapter 4.114 of Title 4 of the San Mateo County ordinance code, entitled "Reusable Bags," and any amendment thereto, are hereby adopted by this reference and made part of the Burlingame Municipal Code and are, accordingly, effective in this city. Certified copies of Chapter 4.107 of Title 4, as adopted hereby, and any subsequent amendment, shall be deposited with the city clerk, and shall be at all times maintained by the clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 1883 § 2, (2013))

The county of San Mateo, its officers, employees and agents are hereby authorized to enforce, on behalf of the city, Chapter 4.114 "Reusable Bags" of Title 4 of the San Mateo County ordinance code, and any amendments thereto, as adopted by reference herein, within the jurisdiction areas of the city of Burlingame. Such enforcement authority includes, but is not limited to, the collection of fees and fines, expending such revenue in the enforcement of the regulation of single-use carry-out bags, holding hearings, suspending permits and issuing administrative fines. (Ord. 1883 § 2, (2013))

(a) It is unlawful for a retail establishment, and any person who is an agent, employee or owner of a retail establishment, to provide a single-use carry-out bag to a customer in violation of the chapter adopted by reference.

(b) Violation of the chapter adopted by reference is an offense that may be charged as set forth in Chapter 1.12 or may be remedied by any means available to remedy a violation of this code. (Ord. 1883 § 2, (2013))