Law makes straws only available upon request, restaurants could face $300 fine

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- As of January 1, restaurants across Rhode Island are no longer allowed to give out single-use plastic straws unless a customer asks for one.

Violators will get warnings for the first and second times that they fail to follow the law.

Any additional violations could result in a fine ranging from $25-$300.

The law was first introduced in January of 2021.