Utensils-On-Request: Santa Paula vs Thousand Oaks
How do utensils-on-request rules compare between Santa Paula, CA and Thousand Oaks, CA?
Santa Paula, CA
Ventura County
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Thousand Oaks, CA
Ventura County
California AB 1276 requires Thousand Oaks restaurants to provide single-use foodware accessories like utensils, straws, and condiment packets only on customer request, not by default.
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| Fact | Santa Paula | Thousand Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| State law | - | AB 1276 (2022) |
| Effective | - | June 2022 |
| Items | - | Utensils, straws, condiments |
| Fine cap | - | $300 annually |
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Santa Paula FAQ
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Thousand Oaks FAQ
Can my Thousand Oaks restaurant still hand out forks with takeout?
Only if the customer requests them. AB 1276 prohibits auto-including utensils, straws, and condiment packets in dine-in, takeout, drive-through, or delivery without a clear customer request.
Does this apply to school cafeterias and hospitals?
Schools, hospitals, prisons, and similar institutional food service have specific carve-outs in AB 1276. The on-request rule primarily targets restaurants and retail food facilities.
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