Placerville Municipal Code Ch. 7 Plastic Bags or Coverings

The words "plastic coverings", "plastic bag", or "plastic package" when used in this chapter 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 clings to the human skin or body. (1962 Code)

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 (25) square inches or a capacity of more than one hundred twenty five (125) cubic inches, 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-fourth inch (1/4") high as follows:

WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation keep this bag (or covering) away from babies and children. Do not use in cribs, beds, carriages or play pens. This is not a toy.

(1962 Code)

Any plastic bag, covering or package not carrying or accompanied by the printed warning as provided in section 6-7-2 of this chapter is hereby declared a nuisance. (1962 Code)