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Land-use committee narrows San Francisco straw ban to protect access for people with disabilities
Summary
The Land Use & Transportation Committee advanced amendments to a single‑use plastics ordinance so food vendors may provide plastic straws when specifically requested and clarified that ADA requirements supersede the local rule; staff will publish guidance and outreach materials for businesses.
San Francisco’s Land Use & Transportation Committee on Oct. 29 advanced amendments to an environment‑code ordinance so that food vendors may provide single‑use plastic straws only upon request and with explicit exemptions to protect people with disabilities. Committee members adopted technical edits and agreed to forward the item to the full Board of Supervisors.
The Department of Environment and the mayor’s Office on Disability presented findings from four stakeholder meetings that, staff said, showed many people with disabilities cannot use current paper or compostable straw alternatives and need plastic straws to access…
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