§ 62-1 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. 7, § 62-1 (2026)
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(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)Dealer.
(1)“Person” defined.
In this subsection:
(i)
“person” has the meaning stated in <cite data-path="|general|1|1|1-107|(a)">§ 1-107(a) {“Person: In general”}</cite> of the City Code’s <cite data-path="|general">General Provisions Article</cite>; but
(ii)
notwithstanding § 1-107(b) {“Person: Exclusion”} of that article, “person” also includes a governmental entity or an instrumentality or unit of a governmental entity.
(2)“Dealer” defined.
(i)In general.
“Dealer” means any person engaged in the retail sale of goods.
(ii)Inclusions.
“Dealer” includes any:
(A)
supermarket;
(B)
convenience store;
(C)
restaurant;
(D)
shop;
(E)
service station; or
(F)
other sales outlet.
(c)Plastic checkout bag.
(1)
“Plastic checkout bag” means any plastic bag that is:
(i)
supplied by a dealer at the point of sale, pickup, or delivery to carry purchased items; and
(ii)
less than 4 mils thick.
(2)
“Plastic checkout bag” does not include a compostable plastic bag that:
(i)
is certified and labeled as meeting the ASTM D6400 standard specification by a recognized verification entity; and
(ii)
is capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site such that the material breaks down into carbon dioxide, water, inorganic compounds, and biomass at a rate consistent with known compostable materials.
History: Ord. 20-337
History: Ord. 22-125