California lawmakers yesterday sent a bill to the Governor that would force patrons at full service restaurants to request single-use plastic straws if thy desire one.
The new law, which passed the state assembly on a 45-20 vote, is part of a trend in which cities and states are restricting plastics to reduce ocean pollution.
The law does not impact fast food establishments. So, you will still get a straw with your drink at McDonald’s. And if a full-service restaurant hands out straws despite the new law, the maximum fine is $300-per-year. And that’s only after two warnings.
San Francisco and Seattle passed plastic straw bans earlier this year. Opponents say the plastic straw bans won’t impact ocean pollution.
The new California law is not a ban. And the Governor must still add his signature.
