SB 1792
Comment:
IFRA Position: Oppose
Short Description: PLASTIC STRAW BAN
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Emil Jones, III
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Plastic Straw Ban Act. Provides that no bar in a municipality with a population greater than 500,000, restaurant in a municipality with a population greater than 500,000, or business that sells food to the public in a municipality with a population greater than 500,000 may provide a customer with a singleuse plastic straw unless requested by the customer or unless the single-use plastic straw is available at a self-service station. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall enforce the Act. Provides penalties for violations. Defines terms.