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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 30, 2003
H. 3563
S. Printed 4/30/03--H.
Read the first time February 11, 2003.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3563) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 45-1-100 so as to provide that a straw that is distributed in a restaurant, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
JOE E. BROWN for Committee.
EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:
There is no impact on the state general fund. The cost associated with distributing wrapped straws should ultimately be borne by the consumer. There should be no additional cost to the Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), who already inspects restaurants for food safety. DHEC could add this additional item to their routine inspection checklist.
SPECIAL NOTES:
If state-supported college and university food services are considered public restaurants, there could be an impact on other funds (Auxiliary Enterprises).
Approved By:
Don Addy
Office of State Budget
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 45-1-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STRAW THAT IS DISTRIBUTED IN A RESTAURANT OR ANOTHER PUBLIC PLACE MUST BE COVERED IN A WRAPPER.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 45 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 45-1-100. A straw that is distributed in a restaurant or another public place must be covered in a wrapper."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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