Plastic Straw Rules: Long Beach vs South San Gabriel
How do plastic straw rules rules compare between Long Beach, CA and South San Gabriel, CA?
Long Beach and South San Gabriel have similar restriction levels.
Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
LA County Code Title 12.84 makes unincorporated areas a straws-on-request jurisdiction, and California AB-1884 (Public Resources Code section 42270) plus AB-1276 extend parallel rules statewide. Restaurants cannot auto-distribute single-use plastic straws; disability requests must be accommodated.
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Los Angeles County
LA County Code Title 12.84 makes unincorporated areas a straws-on-request jurisdiction, and California AB-1884 (Public Resources Code section 42270) plus AB-1276 extend parallel rules statewide. Restaurants cannot auto-distribute single-use plastic straws; disability requests must be accommodated.
View full South San Gabriel rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Long Beach | South San Gabriel |
|---|---|---|
| County ordinance | LACO Title 12.84 | LACO Title 12.84 |
| Default | Straws on request only | Straws on request only |
| State law | AB-1884, PRC section 42270 | AB-1884, PRC section 42270 |
| Disability access | Must accommodate requests | Must accommodate requests |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Long Beach FAQ
Can a coffee shop in unincorporated Marina del Rey set out a self-serve straw caddy?
No. LACO Title 12.84 bars self-service plastic straw stations. Staff must hand a straw to a customer who specifically requests one, and only on request.
Are paper or compostable straws restricted too?
Non-plastic straws can be offered, but the on-request rule applies to all straws. Many LA County businesses voluntarily limit even paper straws to requests to cut waste under SB-54.
South San Gabriel FAQ
Can a coffee shop in unincorporated Marina del Rey set out a self-serve straw caddy?
No. LACO Title 12.84 bars self-service plastic straw stations. Staff must hand a straw to a customer who specifically requests one, and only on request.
Are paper or compostable straws restricted too?
Non-plastic straws can be offered, but the on-request rule applies to all straws. Many LA County businesses voluntarily limit even paper straws to requests to cut waste under SB-54.
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