{"id":18001,"date":"2022-12-09T02:26:08","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T02:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/?page_id=18001"},"modified":"2023-12-28T22:42:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T22:42:24","slug":"bag-fees-municipalities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/our-programs\/zero-waste-colorado\/plastic-pollution-reduction-act-overview\/2023-bag-fees-ppra\/bag-fees-municipalities\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Bag Fees Guide for Municipalities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n        #myVideo_mp4{\n        position: absolute; z-index: -99; width: 100%; height: 100%;top:0;left:0;\n    }\n    banner-image-1 iframe,\n    banner-1 iframe{\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 100%;\n    }\n    .banner-1.full-block .mob-banner-sect.high-content-arrow {\n\t\tpadding:64% 0 0 0 !important;\n\t}\n    .banner-1.full-block .mob-banner-sect.high-content-arrow .banner-txt-1 {\n\t\ttop: 10%;\n\t}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"banner-1 full-block large-banner   \">\n        <div class=\"mob-banner-sect lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit;background-repeat: no-repeat;\n    background-size: cover;height:auto;padding:56.25% 0 0 0;\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/PPRA-Municipalities_banner.jpg)\">\n            <div class=\"banner-txt-1\">\n                                                                                <h1>2023 Bag Fees Guide for Municipalities<\/h1>\n                                <h3>Steps municipalities can take to prepare for the statewide bag fee<\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <div class=\"banner-image-1 banner-image-mobile lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit;\"\n              data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/PPRA-Municipalities_banner.jpg)\">\n\n                     \n        \n<script>\n  \/\/ 2. 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The remaining 40% is kept by retailers to cover costs to comply with the ordinance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>While the fee on plastic and paper checkout bags begins January 1, 2023, it&rsquo;s easy to get started&mdash;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">just follow the steps below, and d<\/span><\/b><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ownload the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/toolkit-bag-fee-checklist-for-municipalities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bag Fee Checklist for Municipalities<\/a>.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b><br \/><\/b>Step 1: Set up a system to collect fees<\/h4>\n<p><b>If your municipality already has a sales tax or financial reporting software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/govos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GovOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the municipal Department of Finance should create a new webpage for businesses to remit the bag fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note: <\/b>Home Rule Municipalities can exempt the bag fee from local sales tax. Some municipalities&rsquo; codes already establish that a fee such as the bag fee are exempt from sales tax. Only Home Rule Municipalities who self-collect taxes need to consider passing an ordinance to exclude the fee from local sales tax. <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenco.granicus.com\/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&amp;clip_id=4569&amp;meta_id=123410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here is an example of an ordinance exempting the bag fee from local sales tax: Golden&rsquo;s ordinance<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>If your municipality does not already have a system to collect taxes and fees,<\/b> contact <a href=\"mailto:randy@ecocycle.org\">randy@ecocycle.org<\/a>. But first, check to make sure there are businesses in your jurisdiction that are required to charge the bag fee (see Step 2). If all your businesses are exempt, you do not need to set up a system to collect the fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<h4><b>Step 2: Determine which businesses in your jurisdiction should participate in the statewide bag fee, and which are exempt<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/leg.colorado.gov\/bills\/hb21-1162\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado law<\/a>,<b> the $0.10 checkout bag fee required as of January 1, 2023, only applies to large retailers and grocery stores.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These stores generate more plastic and paper bag waste compared to smaller stores. Additionally, most of these larger stores already have systems in place to collect and remit the $0.10 fee on plastic and paper bags.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use the criteria below to determine which stores in your jurisdiction should be charging the $0.10 fee per plastic or paper checkout bag<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and which stores are exempt. Create a list of participating stores to send alerts and share information and resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18788 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Exemption-chart_revised-Jan-2023-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"906\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Exemption-chart_revised-Jan-2023-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Exemption-chart_revised-Jan-2023-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Exemption-chart_revised-Jan-2023-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Exemption-chart_revised-Jan-2023-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Exemption-chart_revised-Jan-2023-1583x2048.png 1583w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Exemption-chart_revised-Jan-2023-97x125.png 97w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/906;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Retailers that are required to charge a $0.10 fee per plastic and paper checkout bag beginning January 1, 2023, include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, liquor stores, pharmacies or drug stores, retail food establishments, or other retailers with<\/span><b> more than three locations in Colorado<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OR with<\/span><b> one or more locations outside of Colorado<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Retailers that are not required* to charge the $0.10 fee per plastic and paper checkout bag, or &ldquo;exempt businesses,&rdquo; include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Small&rdquo; stores (the law defines small stores as those with three or fewer locations operating solely in Colorado, not as part of a franchise, corporation, or partnership that has physical locations outside of Colorado)<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farmers markets and roadside stand vendors that qualify for the small business exemption (three or fewer locations operating solely in Colorado)<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restaurants (restaurants are exempt regardless of number of locations, however, food establishments are not exempt if they do not meet the small store criteria)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Please note that exempt stores may choose to charge the $0.10 bag fee and can keep 100% of the fees collected. The store may have to pay tax on fees collected.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Municipalities and counties that would like to allow or require additional businesses to participate in the bag fee can adopt local ordinances. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/toolkit-bag-fee-extension-sample-ordinance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See sample ordinances here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<h4><b>Step 3: Send a letter to nonexempt businesses alerting them of the change<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many large chain stores may already be aware of the bag fees taking place on January 1, 2023, <strong>it is best to alert all nonexempt businesses in your jurisdiction of the change.<\/strong> Many of these businesses may be national chain stores that already have systems in place for collecting and remitting fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>You may use or customize this letter to alert local nonexempt businesses of the upcoming bag fees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/toolkit-notification-letter-to-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sample letter of notification to retailers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<h4><b>Step 4: Share information and resources with nonexempt businesses<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help local businesses in your jurisdiction get ready to collect and remit fees on plastic and paper bags, make sure to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">share the <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/our-programs\/zero-waste-colorado\/plastic-pollution-reduction-act-overview\/bag-fees-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Bag Fees for Businesses<\/a> page<\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or copy the information to your own site. This toolkit for businesses includes information on how to collect and remit fees, printable signage, and training for cashiers.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h4>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<h4><b>Step 5: Share information and resources with the public<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alert your community of the upcoming $0.10 fee on plastic and paper bags, and encourage them to get into the habit of using reusable bags&mdash;so they can skip the bag fee altogether! <\/span><\/b>Use the resources on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/our-programs\/zero-waste-colorado\/plastic-pollution-reduction-act-overview\/bag-fees-communities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Bag Fees for Communities<\/a> page<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including content for your website, a social media package, utility insert, sample newsletter article, and print advertisements you can place in local newspapers.<\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&rsquo;s important to let the public know that recipients of federal or state food assistance&mdash;such as EBT, SNAP, or WIC&mdash;do NOT have to pay the bag fee.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h4>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<h4><b>Step 6: Set up a system to monitor compliance with the bag fee<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Plastic Pollution Reduction Act leaves compliance measures up to the local municipality or county to enforce. Here are a few examples of how municipalities have taken different approaches to monitor compliance with the bag fee:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Fort Collins: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The City of Fort Collins uses a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/survey.alchemer.com\/s3\/7130901\/Business-Confirmation-Form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Confirmation Form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as an educational tool to help businesses determine if they are exempt or must comply with the bag fee.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Boulder:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The City of Boulder monitors compliance by comparing its list of nonexempt businesses with a list of businesses that remit bag fees quarterly.&nbsp;<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Denver:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The City and County of Denver <\/span><a 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