Anaheim vs Newport Beach
How do plastic straw rules rules compare between Anaheim, CA and Newport Beach, CA?
Newport Beach has fewer restrictions than Anaheim.
Anaheim, CA
Orange County
California AB 1884 prohibits Anaheim full-service restaurants from automatically providing single-use plastic straws and requires them to be furnished only when a customer specifically requests one.
View full Anaheim rules →Newport Beach, CA
Orange County
California AB 1884 prohibits OC full-service restaurants from automatically providing single-use plastic straws; customers must explicitly request one. Many OC coastal cities go further and ban plastic straws outright.
View full Newport Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Anaheim | Newport Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | CA AB 1884 / PRC 42270 | - |
| Coverage | Dine-in full-service only | - |
| Max fine | $300 per year | - |
| Disability | Auto-honored exemption | - |
| State law | - | CA AB 1884 (2018) |
| Applies to | - | Full-service restaurants |
| Local bans | - | Several OC coastal cities |
| Annual fine cap | - | $300 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Anaheim FAQ
Does this apply at Disneyland?
Yes, Disneyland Resort restaurants follow the state straw-on-request rule and have largely transitioned to paper or compostable straws by default.
What about straws in to-go cups?
Quick-service and to-go orders are not subject to the dine-in restriction, though many chains voluntarily switched to paper straws statewide.
Newport Beach FAQ
Can I still ask for a plastic straw in OC?
Yes at most full-service restaurants. In coastal cities like Laguna Beach with full bans, only compostable or paper straws are available, with disability exceptions.
Does the law cover bubble tea or smoothies?
Yes if served at a full-service restaurant. Quick-service and take-out-only shops are exempt under state law but may be covered by city ordinance.
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