Exemptions.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 225.920
in effect225.920. - Exemptions.
Carryout bags do not include:
(1) Bags without handles used by customers to package bulk items such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, candy, bakery goods, greeting cards, jewelry, or small hardware items, such as nails and bolts, or to contain or wrap flowers or to contain prescription drugs;
(2) Bags used in dine-in or carry-out restaurants, food vending trucks, or temporary event food vendors to safeguard public health and safety during the transportation away from the restaurant;
(3) Bags distributed at retail establishments which do not possess or utilize a point of sale system;
(4) Bags used by organizations which receive them second hand and re-use them for distribution;
(5) Bags sold in packages containing multiple bags intended for use as garbage, pet waste;
(6) Bags distributed at farmers markets;
(7) Laundry dry cleaning bags; or
(8) Bags given where there is no transaction taking place such as:
a. Food banks and other food assistance programs;
b. Personal belonging bags at hospitals, hotels or dental offices;
c. Newspaper bags and door-hanger bags;
d. Bags given at car dealerships or car washes to be intended to collect garbage inside a vehicle; or
e. Litter clean up bags. (Ord. No. 2016-028, § 1, 4-1-16; Ord. No. 2019-055, § 2, 11-22-19)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT11HESA_CH225GARE_ARTVIISIEPLREPACABA_225.920EXFetched: 11/2/2026