5.01.050 Exemptions.

A retail establishment may provide a reusable bag or a recycled paper bag at no cost at the point of sale for the following purposes:

(A) To a customer who is participating in the California Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code, or a customer who is participating in the Supplemental Food Program pursuant to Chapter 10 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(B) To transport produce, bulk food or meat from a produce, bulk food or meat department within a store to the point of sale.

(C) To hold prescription medication dispensed from a pharmacy.

(D) To segregate merchandise that could damage or contaminate other merchandise when placed together in a reusable bag or recycled paper bag.

(E) To contain or wrap meat, fish, or frozen foods, whether prepackaged or not.

(F) To contain food from a public eating establishment.