New California Law: Want A Plastic Straw At A Restaurant? Ask For It

USA TODAY, The Post-Crescent
Thu, 09/20/2018 - 3:31pm

A new law starting next year bars California restaurants from automatically giving out single-use plastic straws with drinks.

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