Minneapolis food establishments may only provide single-use plastic straws, stirrers, and utensils when customers request them, under Title 7 Chapter 244 environmentally acceptable packaging rules. Bundled defaults are not allowed.
Under Title 7 Chapter 244 amendments, Minneapolis food establishments cannot automatically include single-use plastic straws, stirrers, splash sticks, or utensils with takeout, delivery, or dine-in orders. Items must be made available only on customer request, whether at the counter, in a self-serve station, or via a third-party delivery app checkbox. Establishments must still accommodate accessibility needs by providing flexible straws to customers who require them due to disability. Recyclable or compostable alternatives may be offered as the default. Health Department inspectors check for compliance during routine licensing visits.
Auto-including straws or plastic utensils in delivery bags, packaging cutlery in sealed kits without request, or denying flexible straws to customers with disabilities can result in fines and inspection orders.
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