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NY A11381
Bill
Status
10/19/2018
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state and municipal food service establishments from offering single-use beverage straws made of plastic or non-biodegradable materials to consumers.
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Allows exceptions for individuals with disabilities or medical conditions requiring straws, who may receive suitable alternatives including prohibited materials.
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Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to conduct outreach and education in multiple languages to help food service establishments identify replacement materials.
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Defines key terms including "biodegradable" (materials breaking down within one year), "food service establishment" (state or municipal eating/beverage facilities), and "single-use" (products designed to be discarded after one use).
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with rule-making authority granted immediately for implementation purposes.
Legislative Description
Prohibits single-use plastic straws in state and municipal run food service establishments; defines terms; provides that no state or municipal run food service establishment in the state shall offer to consumers any single-use beverage straw made of plastic or any other non-biodegradable material; further provides for exceptions.
Last Action
referred to environmental conservation
10/19/2018