The law only applies to carryout bags, not to paper or plastic bags without handles that are used to protect food (such as around containers of soup or stew to prevent spilling).

No. The bag charge and receipt itemization are not required when restaurants give out compliant recycled-content paper bags to customers.  Eating establishments are required to charge for reusable bags (including thick, durable plastic bags) and itemize the charge on the receipt.

All public eating establishments including restaurants, food trucks, cafes, bars and others selling prepared food and beverages are prohibited from distributing single-use plastic checkout bags to customers for their take-out food. Temporary food vendors that operate in Flea & Farmer's market stalls are not covered by the ordinance.