California SB 270 bans thin single-use plastic carryout bags at all Fresno grocers, pharmacies, and convenience stores, requiring sale of compliant reusable or recycled-paper bags for at least 10 cents each.
California's statewide single-use plastic bag ban (Public Resources Code §§42280-42288, enacted by SB 270 in 2014) applies to Fresno grocery stores over 10,000 square feet, pharmacies, and convenience stores. Stores may not provide thin single-use plastic carryout bags. Customers may bring reusable bags or purchase a compliant reusable bag (made of cloth, woven plastic, or 40%+ recycled-content recyclable paper) for at least 10 cents. The 10-cent fee is retained by the retailer and cannot be waived. SB 1053 (effective 2026) tightens reusable-bag definitions further.
Retailer non-compliance triggers civil penalties up to $1,000 for the first violation and $5,000 for subsequent violations under Cal. Public Resources Code §42288, enforceable by city attorneys or the Attorney General.
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