New Mexico does not regulate plastic straws at the state level and does not preempt local authority, allowing cities to enact straws-on-request or outright ban ordinances.
New Mexico has no state law addressing plastic straws specifically. Under general municipal police powers in NMSA 1978 Chapter 3, cities and counties may regulate straw distribution by food service establishments. Common local approaches include requiring restaurants to provide plastic straws only upon customer request, mandating biodegradable or paper alternatives, or banning plastic straws entirely. Accessibility concerns require local ordinances to maintain availability for individuals with disabilities, typically through upon-request provisions or alternative materials that meet accessibility needs.
Local violations are typically enforced through administrative civil penalties imposed on food service establishments, with fines varying by ordinance and offense history.
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. NMSA §30-20-1 applies.
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras does not have a specific construction hours ordinance. All building requires Planning and Zoning Commission approval per §26-67. Construction noise i...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras Animal Control Ordinance (Ord. No. 32, 1984) prohibits animals running at large. Nuisance barking is addressed under the animal ordinance and general...
Tijeras, NM
The Village of Tijeras addresses noise under general nuisance provisions in its Code of Ordinances and state law NMSA §30-20-1 (disturbing the peace). Unreas...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras zoning code restricts commercial activity in residential zones (R-1, R-2). Commercial Business Zones (CB-1, CB-2) accommodate commercial vehicles. Bu...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras Chapter 22 (Traffic and Vehicles) governs parking on village roads. NM state traffic laws (NMSA §66-7-351 to §66-7-353) apply. The village's rural ch...
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