Following the New York City Hospitality Alliance\u2018 release of standards surrounding the use of straws, businesses were issued a one year-warning period on November 1, 2021, to replace plastic beverage straws with compostable materials. Compostable straws include alternatives such as wooden beverage splash sticks, stirrers, and\/or paper. These restrictions do not include containers that come with a straw, such as juice boxes.<\/p>\n
When upon request, food establishments must still maintain a sufficient supply of single-use plastic beverage straws that are not compostable and provide them free of charge. Food establishments with self-serve stations must display a sign stating the availability of plastic straws upon request that is at least two by seven inches with a minimum of 20-point font. Failing to provide a non-compostable single-use plastic beverage straw upon request may result in a violation of the reasonable accommodations provisions of Title 8 of the Administrative Code of New York City.<\/p>\n
As of November 1, 2022, violations of these restrictions would result in a fine of:<\/p>\n
\u2013 $100 for the first offense<\/p>\n
\u2013 $200 for the second offense<\/p>\n
\u2013 $400 for the third and subsequent offenses<\/p>\n
Inspections from the following agencies can be expected at least annually based on routine or 311 investigations:<\/p>\n
\u2013 NYC Department of Sanitation<\/p>\n
\u2013 NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene<\/p>\n
\u2013 NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection<\/p>\n
If you have any questions about posting the new \u201cRestrictions on the Distribution of Plastic Straws, Splash Sticks, and Stirrers\u201d Poster, please contact our offices.<\/p>\n
NARCAN Behind Every Bar Campaign<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n As New York\u2018s community continues to enjoy the city\u2018s range of nightlife activities, industries are faced with the responsibility of making sure its residents proceed as carefully as can be. As of October 12, New York City Mayor Eric Adams\u00a0signed Intro 56 legislation<\/a>\u00a0written by Councilmember Chi Osse, with great emphasis towards reducing fatal overdoses through free provided naloxone kits of NARCAN\u00ae to nightlife establishments. This program takes assertive action towards reducing opioid overdoses in the City.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know uses drugs, including prescription fentanyl,\u00a0learn about ways to reduce the risk of overdose<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n