Santa Ana, CA Single-Use Items: Plastic Straw Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Statute
- Cal. PRC 42270
- Scope
- Full-service only
- Default
- On request
- Penalty
- Warning, then small fine
Summary
California Assembly Bill 1884 prevents Santa Ana full-service restaurants from giving customers single-use plastic straws unless the customer specifically requests one.
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: [...] (d) "Single-use" means designed to be used once and then discarded, and not designed for repeated use and sanitizing. (e) "Single-use foodware accessory" means all of the following single-use items provided alongside ready-to-eat food: (1) Utensils, which is defined as forks, knives, spoons, and sporks. (2) Chopsticks. (3) Condiment cups and packets. (4) Straws. (5) Stirrers. (6) Splash sticks. (7) Cocktail sticks. (f) "Standard condiment" means relishes, spices, sauces, confections, or seasonings that require no additional preparation and that are usually used on a food item after preparation.
Full Breakdown
California Public Resources Code 42270 requires full-service restaurants statewide, including those in Santa Ana, to provide single-use plastic straws only on request. The first violation in a calendar year draws a written warning, and subsequent violations carry small daily fines capped annually. Quick-service restaurants and beverage stores are not bound by the state rule, though many follow the practice voluntarily. The law does not ban plastic straws outright; it shifts the default to no-straw service. Customers with disabilities can always request a straw and restaurants must keep them available.
Violations & Fines
Automatically placing plastic straws on tables or with drinks at a full-service restaurant, or refusing a straw to a customer who requests one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this apply to fast food in Santa Ana?
Can a restaurant refuse to give a straw?
Sources & Official References
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