Sec. 19-163. Definitions
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 19-163 (2026)
Sec. 19-163. DefinitionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this Division, the following words have the meanings indicated.
(1)
Department means the Prince George's County Department of the Environment.
(2)
Director means the Prince George's County Director of the Department of the Environment or their designee.
(3)
Food Service Facility has the meaning stated in § 21-301 of the Health - General Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
(4)
(A)
Plastic Carryout Bag means a plastic bag that is provided by a retail establishment to a customer at the point of sale and is not a reusable carryout bag.
(B)
Plastic Carryout Bag includes a compostable plastic bag that meets the specifications of the American Society of Testing and Materials International Standard Specification for Compostable Plastics D6400.
(C)
Plastic Carryout Bag does not include: a plastic bag used to:
(i)
package bulk items, including fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, candy, or small hardware items;
(ii)
contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, or fish, whether prepackaged or not;
(iii)
contain or wrap flowers, potted plants, or other damp items;
(iv)
contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods;
(v)
protect suits, dresses, and formal wear, and bags used to protect dry cleaning; or
(vi)
take live fish, insects, mollusks, or crustaceans away from the retail establishment.
(5)
Retail Establishment means a store, a food service facility, or any other establishment that provides bags to its customers as a result of the sale of a product, or service whether for-profit or not-for-profit.
(6)
Reusable Carryout Bag means a bag with stitched handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of:
(1)
cloth or other washable fabric; or
(2)
a durable material suitable for multiple re-use that is not made of plastic film.