§ 32-1 Definitions.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 28, § 32-1 (2026)
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(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Dealer.
“Dealer” has the meaning stated in City Code <cite data-path="|7|§62-1|(b)">Article 7, § 62-1(b) {“Definitions: Dealer”}</cite>.
(c)Director.
“Director” means the Director of the Department of Finance or the Director’s designee.
(d)Checkout bag.
(1)In general.
“Checkout bag” means any paper or plastic bag supplied by a dealer to a customer at the point of sale, pickup, or delivery to carry purchased items.
(2)Inclusions.
“Checkout bag” includes a compostable plastic bag that meets the standards described in City Code <cite data-path="|7|§62-1|(c)|(2)">Article 7, § 62-1(c)(2) {“Definitions: Plastic checkout bag”}</cite>.
(3)Exclusions.
“Checkout bag” does not include:
(i)
a bag solely used to contain:
(A)
fresh fish and fresh fish products;
(B)
fresh meat and fresh meat products;
(C)
fresh poultry and fresh poultry products;
(D)
otherwise unpackaged fruits, nuts, or vegetables;
(E)
otherwise unpackaged confectionery;
(F)
otherwise unpackaged fresh cheese;
(G)
otherwise unpackaged baked goods;
(H)
ice;
(I)
food and goods obtained at a farmers’ market;
(J)
prescription drugs obtained from a pharmacy;
(K)
newspapers; or
(L)
dry-cleaned goods; or
(ii)
a “plastic checkout bag” described in City Code, <cite data-path="|7|§62-1|(c)|(1)">Article 7, § 62-1(c)(1) {“Definitions: Plastic checkout bag”}</cite>.
History: Ord. 20-337
History: Ord. 22-125