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IL HB3379
Bill
Status
2/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Mussman
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AI Summary
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Prohibits bars, restaurants, and food-selling businesses from providing single-use plastic straws to customers unless specifically requested.
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Defines "single-use plastic straw" as disposable tubes made from petroleum-derived or biologically-based polymers (corn, plant sources), excluding straws made from paper, pasta, sugar cane, wood, or bamboo.
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Defines "bar" as an establishment deriving no more than 10% of gross revenue from food sales and serving alcoholic beverages on premises, including taverns, nightclubs, and cocktail lounges.
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Assigns enforcement to the Department of Public Health, with first violations receiving a notice and subsequent violations subject to $25 fines per day of non-compliance.
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All collected fines are paid to the Department of Public Health.
Legislative Description
PLASTIC STRAW BAN
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/12/2019