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Bag reduction ordinance alignment with state law
Santa Cruz County
Summary
The county's 2011 bag ordinance is being updated to match SB 1053, which bans single-use film plastic bags at checkout and raises recycled paper content requirements starting in 2028.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Shoppers and the ocean benefit from fewer single-use plastic bags at retail checkout.
⚠️Who could be affected
Retailers must adjust bag offerings, though the changes largely mirror state law.
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