Court Rules 10 Cent Charge for Paper Bags Not a Tax

In a decision addressing changes to the California Constitution approved by Proposition 26 (2010), the Second District Court of Appeal ruled on February 21, 2013 that a 10-cent per bag charge for recyclable paper bags, as part of a comprehensive plan to limit the use of “single-use” or “disposable” bags, is not a tax that requires voter approval. - See more at: http://www.meyersnave.com/public-blawg/2013/02/second-appellate-district-rules-charge-%E2%80%9Csingle-use%E2%80%9D-bags-not-tax-does-not-requi#sthash.41mH0hFc.dpuf

The 10 cents are to be used to cover the costs of compliance, the costs of providing the bags, and the costs of educational materials and of promoting the use of reusable bags.