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Approved
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Status
4/1/2019
Enforcement Date
All business establishments
Stores Affected
None Specified
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Plastic shopping bags thicker than 50 microns
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
*NATIONWIDE LEGISLATION
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
12/1/2025
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
EXPORT OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS BANNED IN ALL OF CANADA
Updated as of
8/9/2022
*NATIONWIDE LEGISLATION
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
12/1/2023
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
SALE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS BANNED IN ALL OF CANADA
Updated as of
8/9/2022
*NATIONWIDE LEGISLATION
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
12/1/2022
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
BAN ON IMPORT + MANUFACTURING OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS IN ALL OF CANADA
Updated as of
8/9/2022
Wood Buffalo
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
9/1/2010
Stores Affected
All retail establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Holds at least 20lbs without failure. Made of cloth, durable plastic more than 2.25 mil thick, or any other durable material suitable for multiple use.
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Additional information (external link)
Updated as of
10/4/2012
Fort McMurray
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
9/1/2010
Stores Affected
All retail establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/6/2018
Wetaskiwin
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/9/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.15
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Reusable Container: means any bag, box, or other container specifically designed and manufactured to hold at least 20 lbs (9.07kg) of weight without failure or sign of eminent failure, is resistant to cuts and tears and is made of: i. Cloth or other machine washable fabric; ii. Durable plastic at least 2 mils (0.05 millimeters) thick; and or iii. Any other durable material suitable for multiple uses; and iv. Cardboard boxes that have been previously used made of pressed paper pulp or pasted sheets of paper.
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
1/16/2019
Jasper
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
8/4/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
a bag made out of paper and containing at least 40% of post consumer recycled paper content
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
displays the words ?Recyclable? and ?made from 40% post-consumer recycled content? or other applicable amount on the outside of the bag
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag with handles that is intended to be used for transporting items purchased or received by a customer from a Business; designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses; and primarily made of cloth or other washable fabric.
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Devon
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
any bag, box, or other container specifically designed and manufactured to hold at least 20 lbs (9.07kg) of weight without failure or sign of eminent failure, is resistant to cuts and tears and is made of: i. Cloth or other machine washable fabric; ii. Durable plastic at least 2.25 mils (0.571 millimeters) thick; and or iii. Any other durable material suitable for multiple uses;
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/23/2021
Victoria
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/15/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
a bag made out of paper and containing at least 40% of postconsumer recycled paper content,
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
displays the words "Recyclable" and "made from 40% post-consumer recycled content" or other applicable amount on the outside of the bag
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.25 for paper and $2 for reusable bag
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag with handles that is for the purpose of transporting goods from a Business and that is designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 multiple-time uses, and primarily made of washable fabric.
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
July 2019 - the bylaw was invalid because it had been drafted as an economic measure when its main goal was environmental; 1/23/20 - revised bylaw was rejected by the Supreme Court of Canada 10/13/20 - Adopted by City Council
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Revelstoke
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/1/2022
Stores Affected
All Business Establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
SINGLE USE PLASTICS BAN
Updated as of
1/18/2022
Granville Island
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/1/2016
Stores Affected
Public Market only
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
By 2020, Vancouver is setting out to be the greenest city in the world!  The Public Market is trying to recycle 60% of their waste from going to landfills.
Updated as of
4/7/2016
Surrey
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
10/19/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.25 per paper checkout bag or $2.00 per reusable checkout bag
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
ban plastic checkout bags and single-use plastic items ZUMIEZ #C023
Updated as of
2/15/2021
Courtenay
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/1/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.25
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
A bag with handles designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses; and primarily made of cloth or other washable fabric
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcoucil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Cumberland
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/1/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag with handles that is for the purpose of transporting items purchased by the customer from a business and is (a) designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses, and (b) primarily made of cloth or other washable fabric
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Qualicum Beach
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/1/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Reusable bags designed and manufactured to have a minimum lifetime of 100 uses and at least 2.25 mils (0.571 mm) thick, if made of plastic
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Sooke
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
40% post-consumer recycled paper content
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
displaying the words "recyclable" and "made from 40% post-consumer recycled content"
Fee Per Paper Bag
C$0.15
Later Fee Increase
Reusable Bag Requirements
Recycled bags, designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses, primarily made of cloth or other washable fabric, for which a fee of at least $1 per bag must be charged
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Squamish
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
12/17/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.10
Later Fee Increase
$0.30
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag with handles that is for the purpose of transporting goods from a business and that is designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 multiple-time uses, and primarily made of washable fabric.
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Chilliwack
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Status
4/1/2022
Enforcement Date
All business establishments
Stores Affected
None Specified
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
Paper = $0.15 Reusable = $1.00
Later Fee Increase
Paper = $0.25 Reusable = $2.00
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
INCREASE TAKES PLACE IN 2023
Updated as of
4/21/2022
View Royal
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/22/2022
Stores Affected
All retail establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled content
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
displaying the words "Recyclable" and "Made from 40% post-consumer recycled content" on the outside
Fee Per Paper Bag
no less than $0.25 for paper bags or no less than $2.00 for reusable bags
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
must have handles, be made primarily of cloth or other washable fabric, and be capable of at least 100 uses
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
None Specified
Updated as of
4/21/2022
Port Moody
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/22/2022
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
Paper = $0.25 Reusable = $2.00
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
BAN ON PLASTIC CHECKOUT BAGS
Updated as of
5/3/2022
Sooke
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
5/22/2022
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
Paper = $0.25 Reusable = $2.00
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Plastic Bag Ban
Updated as of
5/31/2022
Oak Bay
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
11/24/2022
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
Paper = $0.15 Reusable = $1
Later Fee Increase
Paper = $0.25 Reusable = $2
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
fee increase will occur one year after enforcement date
Updated as of
6/2/2022
Delta
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
6/6/2022
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
Paper = $0.25 Reusable = $2.00
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
BAN ON PLASTIC CHECKOUT BAGS
Updated as of
6/7/2022
Tofino
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
10/13/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.25 for paper and $2 for reusable bag
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
A bag with handles that is for the purpose of transporting items purchased by the customer from a Business and is designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Ucluelet
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
10/13/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.25 for paper and $2 for reusable bag
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag with handles that is for the purpose of transporting items purchased by the customer from a Business and is designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses;
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Saanich
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
8/20/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
made out of paper containing at least 40% of post consumer recycled content
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
content??on?the?outside?of?the?bag,??displays?the?words??Recyclable??and??made?from?40%?post?consumer?recycled?
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.15 for paper and $1 for reusable bag
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Equipped with handles; designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses; made primarily of cloth or other washable fabric
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
The BC Government approved this bylaw on 9/12/20. Local council will still need to determine the effective date.
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Rossland
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/15/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
?a?bag?made?out?of?paper?and?containing?at?least?40%?of?post?consumer? recycled?paper?content,
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
?displays?the?words??Recyclable??and??made?from?40%?post? consumer?recycled?content??or?other?applicable?amount?on?the?outside?of?the?bag,?
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
?a?bag?with?handles?that?is?for?the?purpose?of?transporting?items?purchased?by?the?customer?from?a?Business?and?is:?(a)designed?and?manufactured?to?be?capable?of?at?least?100?uses;?and?(b)primarily?made?of?cloth?or?other?washable?fabric
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
2/15/2021
Richmond
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
3/1/2022
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
"Single-Use and Other Items Bylaw." Won't be enforced until September 2022. The six-month period before the bylaw comes into effect will give businesses time to use up stock and transition to alternatives, according to the city.
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Parksville-Qualicum
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
a bag made primarily of pulp or paper, but does not include a Plastic Bag.
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag with handles that is designed and manufactured to have a minimum lifetime of 100 uses and is at least 2.25 mils (0.571 millimetres) thick, if made of plastic.
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
1/16/2019
Salmon Arm
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
made out of paper containing at least 40% of post consumer recycled content
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
displays the words “Recyclable” and “made from 40% post-consumer recycled content” or other applicable amount on the outside of the bag
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.15/paper bag; $1/reusable bag
Later Fee Increase
$0.25/paper bag; $2/reusable bag after the six month transition period
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag with handles that is for the purpose of transporting items purchased by the customer from a Business and is designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses; and primarily made of cloth or other machine washable fabric;
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
5/31/2019
Vancouver
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2022
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
contain at least 40% recycled paper content?
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
displays the words ?recyclable? and ?made of 40% recycled content? or ?made of 40% post-consumer recycled content? or other applicable amount on the outside of the bag.
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.15 for paper and $1 for reusable bag
Later Fee Increase
$0.25 for paper and $2 for reusable bag in 2023
Reusable Bag Requirements
a shopping bag designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses, and primarily made of fabric.
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
BAN HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2022 DUE TO COVID
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Esquimalt
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
Stores Affected
Paper Bag Requirements
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
Fee Per Paper Bag
Later Fee Increase
Reusable Bag Requirements
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/15/2021
Nanaimo
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/1/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
containing at least 40% of post-consumer recycled paper content
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
displays the words ?Recyclable? and ?made from 40% post-consumer recycled content? or other applicable amount on the outside of the bag
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.15 per paper bag and $1 per reusable bag
Later Fee Increase
Effective 1/1/22, $0.25 per paper bag and $2 per reusable bag
Reusable Bag Requirements
means a bag with handles that is for the purpose of transporting items purchased by the customer from a Business and is (a) designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses; and (b) primarily made of cloth or other washable fabric;
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
ZUMIEZ #C034 AFFECTED https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
6/21/2021
Snow Lake
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/5/2016
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Thompson
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
12/31/2010
Stores Affected
All retail establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag, box or other container that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse that is: 1. made of cloth or other machine washable fabric; 2. or made of other durable material suitable for reuse; if plastic, must be at least 2.25 mil thick.
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/6/2018
Leaf Rapids
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/2/2007
Stores Affected
All retail establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, Canada was the first town in North America to ban plastic bags.
Updated as of
2/6/2018
Moncton
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
10/1/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
a bag made out of paper that is recyclable
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag with handles that is (a) designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses, and (b) primarily made of cloth or other durable material suitable for reuse
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2021
Dieppe
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
10/1/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
a bag made out of paper that is recyclable
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag with handles that is (a) designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses, and (b) primarily made of cloth or other durable material suitable for reuse
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Shediac
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
A bag made out of paper that is recyclable
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Reusable bags: made for a minimum of 100 uses, has handles, primarily made of cloth or other durable material
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Cap-Pele
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
A bag made out of paper that is recyclable
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Reusable bags: made for a minimum of 100 uses, has handles, primarily made of cloth or other durable material
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Beaubassinest
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
A bag made out of paper that is recyclable
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Reusable bags: made for a minimum of 100 uses, has handles, primarily made of cloth or other durable material
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Happy Valley - Goose Bay
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
New Foundland and Labrador
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/1/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
1/31/2020
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
10/1/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Corner Brook, Mount Pearl, St. John's, Stephenville, Grand Falls-Windsor, Gander, Paradise, Conception Bay South, Bay Roberts, Torbay, Portugal Cove - St. Philip's
Updated as of
2/24/2021
Nova Scotia
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
10/30/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag with handles that is (i) intended to be used for transporting items purchased or received by the customer from a business, (ii) designed and manufactured to be durable and capable of many uses, and (iii) capable of being washed and disinfected;
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Amherst, Annapolis Royal, Antigonish, Berwick, Bridgewater, Clark's Harbour, Darmouth, Digby, Halifax, Kentville, Lockeport, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, Middleton, Mulgrave, New Glasgow, Oxford, Pictou, Port Hawkesbury, Shelburne, Stellarton, Stewiacke, Trenton, Truro, Westville, Windsor, Wolfville, Yarmouth
Updated as of
2/24/2021
Guelph
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2023
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
plastic shopping bags + non-certified compostable and biodegradable bags in phase 2, which could start in 2024, reusable bags would cost consumers an extra $1 to purchase on top of the price the retailers set themselves
Updated as of
4/21/2022
Fort Frances
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
(a) is intended to be used for transporting items purchased or received by the Customer from a Business, (b) is designed and manufactured to be durable and capable of many uses, and (c) is capable of being washed and disinfected;
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Mono
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
a bag made of paper that is recyclable
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag with handles that is a) designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses, and b) primarily made of cloth or other durable material suitable for reuse.
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Prince Edward Island
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/1/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
at least 40% PCR
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
N/A
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.15
Later Fee Increase
$0.25
Reusable Bag Requirements
N/A
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
N/A
Additional Information
PEI is the first province in Canada to pass legislation to ban single use plastic bags.
Updated as of
6/28/2018
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
6/3/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retialcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
6/3/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retialcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Saint-Sauveur
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/22/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Reusable bags (specifically designed to be reused and can be made of plastic or other material)
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
10/1/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
designed for multiple uses and with a thickness of 100 microns or more
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
10/1/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
designed for multiple uses and with a thickness of 100 microns or more
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Sherbrooke
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/22/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Conventional bags with a thickness greater than 100 microns;
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Rimouski
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
3/1/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://rimouski.ca/services/citoyens/environnement
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Repentigny
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/25/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
In the spring of 2020, the five (5) municipalities of the MRC adopted their bylaw on banning single-use plastic bags. Due to the pandemic, the MRC has chosen to postpone its campaign and revise the calendar of its various activities. ? January 25 to June 13, 2021: Transition period ? From June 14, 2021: Compliance with regulations There will be a transition period of several months, until June 14, 2021, during which the regulation will be applied without penalty in order to allow everyone, traders and citizens, to experience this change smoothly
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Farnham
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/1/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Val Saint-Francois
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Huntingdon
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2008
Stores Affected
All retail establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
N/A
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
N/A
Fee Per Paper Bag
N/A
Later Fee Increase
N/A
Reusable Bag Requirements
N/A
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
N/A
Additional Information
N/A
Updated as of
1/16/2018
Deux Montagnes
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/1/2009
Stores Affected
Retail, Grocery, Pharmacy, Food Vendors
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Additional information (external link)
Updated as of
10/4/12
Brossard
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
9/1/2016
Stores Affected
All retail establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
Needs to be made out of recycled content but there is no mention of the minimum amount
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
N/A
Fee Per Paper Bag
N/A
Later Fee Increase
N/A
Reusable Bag Requirements
0.1 mm thick which is equivalent to 3.94 mil thickness minimum
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
N/A
Additional Information
N/A
Updated as of
4/25/2016
Montreal
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2018
Stores Affected
N/A
Paper Bag Requirements
N/A
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
N/A
Fee Per Paper Bag
N/A
Later Fee Increase
N/A
Reusable Bag Requirements
N/A
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
Plastic bags that are thicker than 50 microns (or 0.05 mm or 1.96 mil) are not being outlawed
Additional Information
Updated as of
1/16/2018
Saint-Bruno-de-Montaville
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/22/2018
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
designed for multiple uses and with a thickness of 100 microns or more
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Beauharnois
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/22/2018
Stores Affected
All Business Establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailconicl.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Bromont
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
11/1/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Bags designed for multiple uses thicker than 100 microns (0.1 mm).
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Candiac/Delson/La Prairie/Léry/Mercier/Saint-Constant/Sainte-Catherine/Saint-Isidore/Saint-Mathieu/Saint-Philippe/Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/1/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
bags designed for multiple uses thicker than 100 microns (0.1 mm).
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Terrebonne
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
6/13/2021
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
The City of Terrebonne adopted its by-law on December 9, 2019. Merchants had a transitional period of one year, ie until December 2020, to prepare for this change. Due to the pandemic, the City has been forced to postpone its awareness activities. There will be an additional transition period, i.e. until June 13, 2021, during which the regulation will be applied without penalty.
Updated as of
2/17/2021
Dunham
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
9/1/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Saint-Hippolyte
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/21/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Made of polyethylene or cotton or material from 100% recycled content
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/23/2021
Longueuil
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
9/1/2018
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Plastic bags that are thicker than 50 microns (or 0.05 mm or 1.96 mil) are not being outlawed
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Mascouche
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/22/2018
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
100% recyclable paper including the handle
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Plastic bags that are thicker than 100 microns
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Sainte-Sophie
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
designed to be reused several times, made of plastic or any other matter
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/23/2021
Mont-Saint-Hilaire/Saint-Jean-Baptiste/Saint-Basile-le-Grand/Saint-Lambert/Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-lac
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/22/2018
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Plastic bags that are thicker than 50 microns (or 0.05 mm or 1.96 mil) are not being outlawed
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Pincourt
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/22/2019
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Plastic bags that are thicker than 50 microns (0.05 mm or 1.96 mil) are not being outlawed
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Prevost
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
11/1/2018
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Plastic bags that are thicker than 50 microns (or 0.05 mm or 1.96 mil) are not being outlawed
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Sainte-Martine
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/22/2018
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
No plastic at all
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/23/2021
Saint-Anselme
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
7/1/2009
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
https://www.retailcouncil.org/regulations-and-bylaws-on-shopping-bags-in-canada/
Updated as of
1/16/2020
Prince Albert
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
10/21/2021 (7/1/2020 DELAYED DUE TO COVID)
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
made primarily of pulp or paper
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
$0.15
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
Reusable bags: made for a minimum of 100 uses, primarily made of cloth or other washable fabric
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
on hold due to covid
Updated as of
7/27/2021
Regina
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
2/1/2022
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None specified
Additional Information
plastic checkout bag ban
Updated as of
9/23/2021
ENTIRE TERRITORY
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/1/2023
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
N/A
Later Fee Increase
N/A
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
None Specified
Updated as of
10/19/2021
Dawson City
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
4/22/2020
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
a bag made out of paper and containing at least 40% postconsumer recycled paper content
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
displays the words ?recyclable? and ?made from 40% post-consumer recycled content? or other applicable amount on the outside of the bag
Fee Per Paper Bag
None Specified
Later Fee Increase
None Specified
Reusable Bag Requirements
a bag with handles that is for the purpose of transporting items purchased by the customer from a business and is I. designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses; and II. primarily made of cloth or other washable fabric
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
Updated as of
2/23/2021
Yukon
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Status
Approved
Enforcement Date
1/30/2022
Stores Affected
All business establishments
Paper Bag Requirements
None Specified
Paper Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Fee Per Paper Bag
N/A
Later Fee Increase
N/A
Reusable Bag Requirements
None Specified
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements
None Specified
Additional Information
None Specified
Updated as of
10/19/2021