Relates to food service item waste reduction

Summary

The bill would stop restaurants, cafes, bars and other public food service places in New York from giving out disposable items unless a patron specifically requests them. It covers take‑out, drive‑through, delivery and off‑site orders but does not affect reusable utensils. Violations would trigger a warning then a $100 civil fine, enforced by state environmental and agriculture agencies.

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