Minnesota has no statewide plastic straw ban, but with the 2023 repeal of Minn. Stat. 325E.045 preemption, cities may impose upon-request rules and switch to compostable alternatives.
There is no Minnesota statute prohibiting plastic straws statewide. After the legislature repealed Minn. Stat. 325E.045 preemption in 2023, cities regained authority to regulate plastic straws and other auxiliary food service items. Minneapolis and Saint Paul programs encourage upon-request straw service and compostable alternatives, while the Americans with Disabilities Act requires accommodations for people who need plastic straws as a medical aid. Restaurants should provide non-plastic defaults while keeping flexible straws available on request.
Failure to comply with local straw rules may result in administrative fines under municipal sustainability and food packaging codes.
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