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The ordinance, which the passed in February 2012, expanded a 2007 law that covered only supermarkets and pharmacies. It prohibits plastic bags that can be used only once and requires the stores to charge customers 10 cents for recyclable plastic or paper bags. The law took effect for most retailers in October 2012 and for smaller grocery stores in July. Similar measures are in effect in about 50 cities and counties in California. Supporters say they reduce litter, waste and water pollution. But the industry backed Save the said in a lawsuit that paper bags take more energy to produce than plastic, leading to an increase in greenhouse gases, and occupy more space in landfills. The coalition argued that San Francisco should have conducted a formal environmental study to examine the possible harmful effects of the ban and consider alternatives. The city contended no such review kate spade american site was needed because the ordinance was environmentally benign, an argument that prevailed in court.

In December, the state's First District best price on kate spade handbags Court of Appeal said evidence supported the city's conclusion that banning some bags and charging a fee for others could only benefit the environment. The court also rejected the industry coalition's argument that the bag ordinance conflicted with a state law barring local regulation of "health and sanitation standards for retail food facilities.".