Under California AB 1884, full-service Stockton restaurants may only provide single-use plastic straws when a customer specifically requests one. Fast-food and counter-service venues are exempt, but many comply voluntarily by switching to paper or compostable straws.
California Assembly Bill 1884 took effect in 2019 and prohibits full-service dine-in restaurants in Stockton and statewide from giving customers a single-use plastic straw unless requested. The law applies to sit-down restaurants where a server takes the order at the table. Counter-service, drive-through, and quick-service operations are not directly covered. First and second violations result in a written notice; subsequent violations carry a $25 daily fine capped at $300 per year. The law does not ban plastic straws outright and includes exemptions for customers who require flexible plastic straws for accessibility under the ADA.
Full-service restaurants automatically providing plastic straws without request face written warnings, then fines of $25 per day up to $300 annually for repeat offenses.
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