Under California AB 1884, full-service Bakersfield restaurants may only provide single-use plastic straws when a customer specifically requests one. The rule does not apply to fast food, pre-packaged drinks, or accessibility needs.
California Assembly Bill 1884, codified at Public Resources Code section 42270, requires full-service dine-in restaurants statewide, including those in Bakersfield, to provide plastic straws only on request. Servers cannot proactively place plastic straws on tables or in drinks. The law preserves accessibility for customers with disabilities, who can request and receive a straw without justification. Quick-service and fast-food restaurants, drive-throughs, and pre-packaged beverages are exempt. Compostable, paper, and reusable alternative straws may still be offered freely. Bakersfield code enforcement can issue notices, but the state law contemplates education-first compliance for first-time violators.
Restaurants face a written notice for the first two violations and a 25-dollar daily fine thereafter, capped at 300 dollars per year, enforced by local health and code agencies.
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