California Assembly Bill 1884 (Public Resources Code §42270) prohibits Fresno full-service restaurants from automatically providing single-use plastic straws; customers must specifically request one.
Under California Public Resources Code §42270 (AB 1884, effective 2019), full-service dine-in restaurants in Fresno may not automatically provide single-use plastic straws. Restaurants may only distribute plastic straws upon customer request. The rule applies to sit-down restaurants with table service, not fast food or to-go counters. The first two violations result in written warnings; subsequent violations carry up to $25 daily fines, capped at $300 annually. The law aims to reduce ocean plastic pollution. Many Fresno restaurants have voluntarily switched to paper or compostable straws regardless of the on-request mandate.
First two annual violations are warnings only. Each additional violation triggers up to $25 per day, capped at $300 annually per restaurant under Cal. Public Resources Code §42270.5.
Fresno, CA
California SB 270 bans thin single-use plastic carryout bags at all Fresno grocers, pharmacies, and convenience stores, requiring sale of compliant reusable ...
Fresno, CA
California AB 1276 (Public Resources Code §42271) requires Fresno restaurants and food delivery platforms to provide single-use utensils, condiments, and nap...
See how Fresno's plastic straw rules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.