Beginning Today, According to a New State Law, Customers will have to Specifically Request Plastic Drinking Straws in Restaurants

"The Plastic Ban Law": This legislation became law on November 4, 2020 and goes into effect today, one year later. Beginning today, food service establishments must only offer a single-use plastic straw to customers who specifically request one otherwise paper straws will be given its place.

Food service establishments must keep a sufficient supply of single-use plastic straws on hand. Stores may continue to offer single-use plastic straw packages and provide/sell a beverage that has been pre-packaged with a single-use plastic straw by the manufacturer, such as juice boxes.