Exemptions.
Denver Revised Municipal Code § 2-414.5
in effectSec. 2-414.5. - Exemptions.
The disposable bag fee imposed by this chapter does not apply to:
(a) A bag brought into a store by a customer and used to transport goods from the store.
(b) A bag provided to a customer if the customer provides evidence that he or she is a participant in a federal or state food assistance program.
(c) A bag used by consumers inside stores: to package bulk items, such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, candy or small hardware items like nails, nuts, and screws; contain or wrap frozen or fresh foods, meat, or fish; contain or wrap flowers, potted plants, or other items where dampness may be a problem; or contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods.
(d) A bag used to protect purchased items from damaging or contaminating other purchased items when placed in a disposable or reusable carryout bag.
(e) Newspaper bags, door-hanger bags, laundry-dry cleaning and garment bags, bags used to contain prescription drugs, and bags sold in packages containing multiple bags for uses such as food storage, garbage, pet waste, or yard waste.
(Ord. No. 1545-22, § 1, 12-19-22)
Source: City and County of Denver, Revised Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/co/denver/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIREMUCO_CH2AD_ARTXXFEREDIBAPOFOCO_S2-414.5EXFetched: 10/27/2026