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NJ S671
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
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AI Summary
- Full-service restaurants with seating for 10+ customers must provide reusable, washable utensils to on-site diners and cannot offer single-use utensils or condiments for on-site consumption
- Casual dining establishments (food trucks, cafeterias, convenience stores, etc.) may only provide single-use utensils and condiments upon explicit customer request
- Online ordering platforms must default to "no utensils or condiments" and require customers to actively opt-in to receive them
- Violations result in a warning for first offense, $1,000 penalty for second offense, and $2,500 for third and subsequent offenses, with each day constituting a separate violation
- The Department of Environmental Protection must conduct a 180-day public education campaign on the environmental and financial benefits of reducing single-use utensil and condiment waste
Legislative Description
Requires students to complete free application for federal student aid as part of high school graduation requirements or request an exemption.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Education1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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