Oregon Statewide Rule

Oregon Plastic Straws Upon-Request Law Statewide

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Oregon (2026)

SB 90 (2019), codified at ORS 616.892, limits when restaurants and convenience stores may hand out single-use plastic straws, requiring customers to request one first.

Key Facts

Authorizing law: SB 90 (2019)
Statute: ORS 616.892
Rule: Plastic straws only on request
Disability: Flexible plastic straws exempt

Source: Oregon Public Law

Full Breakdown

Oregon's straws-on-request law, Senate Bill 90 (2019), is codified at ORS 616.892 and took effect in 2019. Full-service restaurants may provide single-use plastic straws to dine-in customers only on request. Drive-throughs and convenience stores may provide a plastic straw only if the customer specifically asks. The law does not restrict paper, compostable, or biodegradable straws, and it exempts patrons who need a flexible plastic straw for a disability. Enforcement is complaint-based, with escalating civil penalties for repeat violators.

Violations & Penalties

First and second violations bring warnings; third and subsequent violations carry civil penalties up to $25 per day, capped at $300 per year, under ORS 616.892.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are paper straws affected?

No. SB 90 restricts only single-use plastic straws; paper and compostable straws may be provided freely.

What if I have a disability?

Establishments must accommodate customers who need a flexible plastic straw for a disability.

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