55Retailer must make alternative bags available during phase out

55 Retailer must make alternative bags available during phase out period (1) A retailer commits an offence if, during the phase out period, the retailer: (a) makes a prohibited plastic bag available to a customer for carrying goods purchased, or to be purchased, from the retailer; and (b) is not able to provide an alternative bag to the customer on the customer's request. (4) Subsection (1) does not prevent a retailer from charging a customer a fee for an alternative bag. Environment Protection (Beverage Containers and Plastic Bags) Act 2011 37 (5) In this section: alternative bag means any of the following: (a) a biodegradable bag; (b) a carry bag designed to be used on a regular basis over a period of 2 years; (c) a carry bag of a kind prescribed by regulation.