Can I just stop providing plastic bags and start selling paper bags for 20¢ per bag?

If your business do not fill out the application and agree to the 20¢/paper bag fee requirements, the amount charged for paper bags is considered a sale, and is subject to sales tax that will need to be reported and remitted to the City.  In addition, your business may not communicate that it is participating in the plastic bag ban/paper bag fee program.  It also will not receive recognition in opt-in participant communications, nor will it receive opt-in participant signage and materials.

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1. How does the Opt-In Program work?
2. How much of the 20¢ fee does my business get to keep?
3. Can I use the 20¢ to offset the cost of the paper bags I am providing?
4. Are there any customers that are exempt from the 20¢ paper bag fee?
5. How does my business benefit?
6. Can I just stop providing plastic bags and start selling paper bags for 20¢ per bag?
7. Is this agreement voluntary?