Anaheim vs Santa Ana
How do plastic bag rules rules compare between Anaheim, CA and Santa Ana, CA?
Santa Ana has fewer restrictions than Anaheim.
Anaheim, CA
Orange County
California SB 270 and SB 1046 ban single-use plastic carryout bags at all Anaheim grocery, pharmacy, convenience, and liquor retailers, requiring a minimum ten-cent charge for any reusable or recycled paper bag provided.
View full Anaheim rules →Santa Ana, CA
Orange County
Under California Public Resources Code 42281, Santa Ana grocery and retail stores cannot give away thin single-use plastic bags and must charge at least 10 cents for any reusable or paper bag.
View full Santa Ana rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Anaheim | Santa Ana |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | CA SB 270 / SB 1046 | - |
| Bag fee | 10 cents minimum | - |
| WIC/CalFresh | Exempt from fee | - |
| Covered | Grocery, pharmacy, convenience | - |
| Statute | - | Cal. PRC 42281 |
| Min charge | - | 10 cents per bag |
| Exempt | - | CalFresh, WIC users |
| Registry | - | CalRecycle bag list |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Anaheim FAQ
Does the bag fee apply at restaurants?
No, restaurants and food service businesses are not covered; the fee applies primarily to grocery, drug, convenience, and liquor stores statewide.
Can I bring my own bag?
Yes, customers are encouraged to bring reusable bags and avoid the ten-cent fee at every covered Anaheim retailer.
Santa Ana FAQ
Can a store give a free paper bag?
No. The 10-cent minimum applies to all carryout bags except for customers paying with CalFresh, WIC, or similar nutrition assistance benefits.
Are produce bags covered?
No. Thin produce bags inside the store, used to wrap loose fruit, vegetables, or bulk goods, remain allowed under the state law.
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