2022.03.01 Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Department of Environmental Management

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15-3. Permissible bags. The following types of plastic bags, provided by a business for the uses stated herein, shall not be subject to the prohibition set forth in section 15-2 of this rule: (1) Bags without handles, designed and used solely for protection of food products, protection of property or for preventing contamination including, but not limited to, bags for: raw meat, poultry, seafood, frozen foods, deli foods and unpackaged bakery items. (2) Bags without handles, designed and used solely for self-service packing of non -prepackaged food items sold in bulk including, but not limited to, bags for: fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, cereal, flour, rice and candy. (3) Bags designed and used solely for protecting garments when provided by a garment cleaning business or formal wear retailer. (4) Bags without handles, designed and used for small retail items including, but not limited to jewelry, buttons, beads, ribbon and hardware items like nails, nuts and screws. (5) Bags without handles, used for dispensing prescription drugs. (6) Reusable bags and/or paper bags made available for sale, or free of charge, by businesses to customers for the purpose of transporting groceries. (7) Bags made from plastic that are washable and specifically designed and manufactured for multiple re -use, which have at least 3.0 mils thickness will be acceptable as a reusable bag. 15-4. Administrative Fines. The violator shall pay to the County an initial civil fine in the amount of $250 and $500 per day thereafter for each day until the violation is corrected. ARTICLE III WASTEWATER DIVISION RULE 16 General Provisions 16-1. Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to manage the collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater to protect public health and the environment. Code. 16-2. Authority. These rules are adopted pursuant to chapter 21 of the Hawai'i County 32