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Arcadia Lakes Beaufort County - Unincorporated Bluffton Charleston Charleston County Unincorporated Edisto Beach Folly Beach Hilton Head Island Isle of Palms James Island Mount Pleasant North Myrtle Beach Port Royal Surfside Beach
Arcadia Lakes |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 3/1/2020 |
Stores Affected All business establishments |
Paper Bag Requirements Recyclable |
Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
Later Fee Increase N/A |
Reusable Bag Requirements A carryout bag that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse, and meets the following criteria: (2) Has a handle; except that handles are not required for carryout bags constructed out of recyclable paper with a height of less than 14 inches and width of less than eight inches; and (3) Is constructed out of any of the following materials: (a) Cloth, other washable fabric, or other durable materials whether woven or non-woven; or (b) Recyclable plastic, with a minimum thickness of 2.25 mils; |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements |
Additional Information First community in inland South Carolina to ban plastic bags. |
Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
Beaufort County - Unincorporated |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 11/1/2018 |
Stores Affected All business establishments |
Paper Bag Requirements Must be made out of recycled paper |
Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
Later Fee Increase N/A |
Reusable Bag Requirements A carryout bag that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse, Has a handle; except that handles are not required for carryout bags constructed out of recyclable paper with a height of less than 14 inches and width of less than eight inches; and is constructed out of any of the following materials: (a) Cloth, other washable fabric, or other durable materials, whether woven or non-woven; or (b) Recyclable plastic, with a minimum thickness of 2.25 mils; |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements Displays in a highly visible manner on the bag exterior, language describing the bag's ability to be reused and recycled; |
Additional Information Unincorporated Cities: Bloody Point, Dale, Frogmore, Lobeco, Pritchardville, Seabrook, Sheldon |
Updated as of 9/20/2018 |
Bluffton |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 10/1/2018 |
Stores Affected All business 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 Has a handle; except that handles are not required for carryout bags constructed out of recyclable paper with a height of less than 14 inches and width of less than eight inches; and Is constructed out of any of the following materials: a. Cloth, other washable fabric, or other durable materials, whether woven or non-woven; or b. Recyclable plastic, with a minimum thickness of 2.25 mils. |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements Displays in a highly visible manner on the bag exterior, language describing the bag's ability to be reused and recycled; |
Additional Information |
Updated as of 4/10/2018 |
Charleston |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 1/1/2020 |
Stores Affected All business 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 A carryout bag that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse, and meets the following criteria: has a handle, is constructed out of any of the following materials: Cloth, other washable fabric, or other durable materials whether woven or non-woven capable of being cleaned and disinfected, plastic film with a minimum thickness of 4.0 mils, has a minimum lifetime of 125 uses, which means the capability of carrying a minimum of 22 pounds 125 times over a distance of at least 175 feet. |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements Displays in a highly visible manner on the bag exterior, language describing the bag's ability to be reused and recycled; |
Additional Information |
Updated as of 1/30/2019 |
Charleston County Unincorporated |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 9/1/2019 |
Stores Affected All business establishments |
Paper Bag Requirements Recyclable |
Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
Later Fee Increase N/A |
Reusable Bag Requirements Has a handle, except that handles are not required for carryout bags constructed out of recyclable paper with a height of less than fourteen (14) inches and width of less than eight (8) inches; and C. Is constructed out of any of the following materials: (1) Cloth, canvas, or other washable fabric, or other durable materials whether woven or non-woven; (2) Recyclable plastic with a minimum thickness of 4 mils; or (3) Recyclable paper. |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements Displays in a highly visible manner on the bag exterior, language describing the bag's ability to be reused and recycled; |
Additional Information Adams Run, Edisto Island, James Island, Johns Island, Parkers Ferry |
Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
Edisto Beach |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 1/1/2020 |
Stores Affected All business establishments |
Paper Bag Requirements None Specified |
Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
Later Fee Increase N/A |
Reusable Bag Requirements A carryout bag that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is constructed out of any of the following materials: i. Cloth, other washable fabric, or other durable materials whether woven or non-woven; ii. Recyclable plastic, with a minimum thickness of 2.25 mils; or iii. Recyclable paper. |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
Additional Information |
Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
Folly Beach |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 1/1/2017 |
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 A carryout bag that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse, and meets the following criteria: (2) Has a handle; except that handles are not required for carryout bags constructed out of recyclable paper with a height of less than 14 inches and width of less than eight inches; and (3) Is constructed out of any of the following materials: (a) Cloth, other washable fabric, or other durable materials whether woven or non-woven; or (b) Recyclable plastic, with a minimum thickness of 2.25 mils; |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements (1) Displays in a highly visible manner on the bag exterior, language describing the bag's ability to be reused and recycled; |
Additional Information |
Updated as of 1/25/2018 |
Hilton Head Island |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 9/1/2018 |
Stores Affected All business establishments |
Paper Bag Requirements None Specified |
Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
Later Fee Increase N/A |
Reusable Bag Requirements Has a handle; except that handles are not required for carryout bags constructed out of recyclable paper with a height of less than 14 inches and width of less than eight inches; and Is constructed out of any of the following materials: a. Cloth, other washable fabric, or other durable materials, whether woven or non-woven; or b. Recyclable plastic, with a minimum thickness of 2.25 mils. |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements Displays in a highly visible manner on the bag exterior, language describing the bag's ability to be reused and recycled; |
Additional Information N/A |
Updated as of 4/10/2018 |
Isle of Palms |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 1/1/2016 |
Stores Affected All retail establishments |
Paper Bag Requirements Must be made out of recycled paper |
Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
Later Fee Increase N/A |
Reusable Bag Requirements Has a handle; except that handles are not required for carryout bags constructed out of recyclable paper with a height of less than 14 inches and width of less than eight inches; Is constructed out of any of the following materials: (a) Cloth, other washable fabric, or other durable materials, whether woven or nonwoven; or (b) Recyclable plastic, with a minimum thickness of 2.25 mils; |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements Displays in a highly visible manner on the bag exterior, language describing the bag's ability to be reused and recycled; |
Additional Information |
Updated as of 1/25/2018 |
James Island |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 1/1/2020 |
Stores Affected All business establishments |
Paper Bag Requirements None Specified |
Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
Later Fee Increase N/A |
Reusable Bag Requirements A carryout bag that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple use, and meets the following criteria: Has a handle; Is constructed out of any of the following materials: Cloth, other washable fabric, or other durable materials whether woven or non-woven capable of being cleaned and disinfected; Plastic film, with a minimum thickness of four (4.0) mills and capable of being cleaned and disinfected; Has a minimum lifetime of 125 uses, which for purposes of this definition means the capability of carrying a minimum of 22 pounds 125 times over a distance of at least 175 feet |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements Displays in a highly visible manner on the bag exterior, language describing the bag's ability to be reused and recycled; |
Additional Information |
Updated as of 1/30/2019 |
Mount Pleasant |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 4/16/2019 |
Stores Affected All business 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 (2) Has a handle; (3) Is constructed out of any of the following materials: (a) Cloth, other washable fabric, or other durable materials whether woven or non-woven; (b) Recyclable plastic, with a minimum thickness of 2.25 mils; and (4) Has a minimum lifetime of 125 uses, which for purposes of this section means the capability of carrying a minimum of 22 pounds 125 times over a distance of at least 175 feet. |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements (1) Displays in a highly visible manner on the bag exterior language describing the bag's ability to be reused and recycled; |
Additional Information |
Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
North Myrtle Beach |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 10/1/2022 |
Stores Affected All business 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 A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and made of durable material specifically designed for and provided to consumers with the intention of multiple, long-term use and does not include any film plastic bags. |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
Additional Information pushed from original date of 1/1/21 and 1/1/22 |
Updated as of 7/12/2022 |
Port Royal |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 10/14/2018 |
Stores Affected All business 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 4/10/2018 |
Surfside Beach |
Status Approved |
Enforcement Date 6/1/2018 |
Stores Affected All retail establishments |
Paper Bag Requirements Must be made out of recycled paper |
Paper Bag Printing Requirements N/A |
Fee Per Paper Bag N/A |
Later Fee Increase N/A |
Reusable Bag Requirements Reusable carryout bag means a carryout bag that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse, and meets the following criteria: ii) Is constructed out of any of the following materials: (1) Cloth, other washable fabric, or other durable materials whether woven or non-woven; (2) Recyclable plastic, with a minimum thickness of 2.25 mils; or (3) Recyclable paper. |
Reusable Bag Printing Requirements Displays in a highly visible manner on the bag exterior, language describing the bag's ability to be reused and recycled; |
Additional Information N/A |
Updated as of 1/25/2018 |