Maine § 38 §1572 Prohibitions; exemptions

Maine Statutes

§ 38 §1572 — Prohibitions; exemptions

Maine § 38 §1572

Title 38WATERS AND NAVIGATION

Ch. 15-ADISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE CONTAINERS

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 38, § 38 §1572 (2026).

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1.Prohibition. Beginning January 1, 2021, a covered establishment may not process, prepare, sell or provide food or beverages in or on a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam.

2.Plastic beverage stirrers. A covered establishment providing beverages at a facility or function of the State or of a political subdivision may not provide beverage stirrers that are composed of plastic. For the purposes of this subsection, "beverage stirrer" means a device that is designed solely to mix liquids that are intended for internal human consumption and are contained in a single-serving container.

3.Exemptions. Notwithstanding subsection 1, a covered establishment may:

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1.
Prohibition.
Beginning January 1, 2021, a covered establishment may not process, prepare, sell or provide food or beverages in or on a disposable food service container that is composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam.
2.
Plastic beverage stirrers.
A covered establishment providing beverages at a facility or function of the State or of a political subdivision may not provide beverage stirrers that are composed of plastic. For the purposes of this subsection, "beverage stirrer" means a device that is designed solely to mix liquids that are intended for internal human consumption and are contained in a single-serving container.
3.
Exemptions.
Notwithstanding subsection 1, a covered establishment may: