Florida state lawmakers are considering legislation that would restrict local governments from setting their own rules on disposable straws, potentially affecting communities like Marco Island that have implemented plastic straw restrictions near beaches.
The proposed bill would not ban paper straws outright or require businesses to use plastic alternatives. Instead, it would establish statewide standards for any city or county that chooses to regulate straws at all.
WATCH AS PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES WEIGH IN ON THE PLAN THAT COULD AFFECT STRAW BANS ACROSS THE STATE:
Florida bill would restrict cities, counties from setting their own straw regulations
In the legislation, lawmakers say the goal is to “combat the harmful impacts of paper drinking straws” and “promote uniformity” across Florida…