For the purposes of this article, the following definitions
shall apply:
BEVERAGE STRAW
A tube for transferring a beverage from its container to
the mouth of the drinker by suction.
BIODEGRADABLE
The ability of a material to break down, within one year,
into natural materials in the natural environment without causing
harm.
DISTRIBUTION
The vending, selling or delivering of a straw for any purpose,
other than as defined herein. Distribution does not include provision
of a straw on private property used as a residence, or on property
used for school purposes, or by beverages prepared and packaged outside
the Village, provided such beverage is not altered, packaged or repacked
within the Village.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
Any establishment which serves made-to-order food or beverages
for dine-in, takeout, or delivery. Food establishments shall include,
but are not limited to, restaurants, cafes, fast-food establishments
and food establishments within grocery stores.
SINGLE-USE
A product that is designed and intended to be used only once
in its same form by the customer, food vendor or other entity.
This article shall be enforced by the Village of Rye Brook Police
Department, the Village Building Inspector and the Village Code Enforcement
Officer.
Any food establishment violating this article shall be guilty
of a violation and shall receive a warning for the first violation,
may be subject to a fine in the amount of $150 for the second violation,
$200 for the third violation, and $250 for the fourth and subsequent
violations occurring within a one-year period.