[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Quogue 1-16-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A carry-out bag that is provided to a customer at the point
of sale. The term "checkout bag" does not include plastic produce
bags or plastic bags measuring 28 inches by 36 inches or larger in
size.
A flexible container made of very thin plastic material with
a single opening that is used to transport produce, meats or other
items selected by customers to the point of sale.
A paper bag that is 100% recyclable.
The transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment
occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers' markets,
flea markets and restaurants. The term "retail sales" does not include
sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, other sales by residents
at their home, and sales by nonprofit organizations.
A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured
for multiple reuse and is 1) made of cloth or other fabric, and/or
2) made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick.
Any person committing an offense against any provision of this
chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a violation pursuant
to the Penal Law of the State of New York, punishable by a fine not
exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days,
or by both such fine and imprisonment. The continuation of an offense
against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute, for each
day the offense is continued, a separate and distinct offense hereunder.
The Board of Trustees is authorized to establish and promulgate
rules and regulations regarding protecting the Village's environment
and natural resources pursuant to § 10 of the Municipal
Home Rule Law and § 4-412, Subdivision 1, of the New York
State Village Law.
