This bill aims to reduce the use of single-use disposable plastic foodware accessories in food service establishments. It prohibits large food or beverage facilities, food service establishments, and retail food stores from having self-serve disposable plastic foodware accessory dispensers and from providing or offering disposable plastic foodware accessories to customers, except upon request. The bill allows these establishments to provide specific single-use disposable plastic foodware accessories to drive-through, take-out, or delivery customers for spill prevention or safe transport without a customer request. The prohibition for all food service establishments and retail food stores will not apply until January 1, 2026, while the prohibition for large food or beverage facilities will apply beginning January 1, 2025. Violations of this prohibition will result in a fine of $100 per day.

This bill is intended to reduce waste, promote equity and environmental justice, and address the impacts of climate change. Single-use disposable plastic foodware accessories contribute to plastic pollution in the ocean and litter in communities. The bill aims to reduce the automatic dispensing of these items to reduce waste and associated health costs. The bill also includes definitions for various terms related to single-use disposable plastic foodware accessories and outlines penalties for violations. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2025.