§ 4301. Purpose.
The intent of this chapter is to reduce the adverse
environmental impact of single-use plastic straws.
§ 4302. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Environmental Protection of
the Commonwealth.
"Food establishment." All sales outlets, stores, shops or
other places of business located within this Commonwealth which
operate primarily to sell or convey food directly to the
ultimate consumer, which food is predominately contained,
wrapped or held in or on packaging. The term includes any place
where food is prepared, mixed, cooked, baked, smoked, preserved,
bottled, packaged, handled, stored, manufactured and sold or
offered for sale, including, but not limited to, any fixed or
mobile restaurant, drive-in, coffee shop, cafeteria, short order
cafe, delicatessen, luncheonette, grill, sandwich shop, soda
fountain, tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, nightclub, roadside
stand, prepared food take-out place, industrial feeding
establishment, catering kitchen, commissary, grocery store,
public food market, food stand or similar place in which food or
drink is prepared for sale or for service on the premises or
elsewhere, and any other establishment or operation, including
homes, where food is processed, prepared, stored, served or
provided for the public for charge.
"Retailer." A person that purchases or receives products
from any source for the purpose of sale to a consumer.
"Single-use plastic straw." A single-use, disposable tube
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