In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
COMPOSTABLE
Carries the same definition as set forth in the Environment
Article of the Maryland Annotated Code, § 9-2102(B)(1).
HEALTH OFFICER
The Charles County Health Officer or the Health Officer's
Designee.
RESTAURANT
Shall be interpreted to include all the following establishments as defined in §
297-49 of the Charles County Code:
B.
Restaurant, drive-through.
D.
Restaurant, fast food carry-out/delivery.
STIRRER
Is an implement designed for one-time use to mix or blend
a liquid or other substance, including a beverage stick, swizzle stick,
or cocktail stirrer.
STRAW
A drinking tube designed for one-time use to consume a beverage
or other liquid.
By July 1, 2020, no restaurant shall sell, distribute or otherwise
provide a straw or stirrer with food or beverage unless the straw
or stirrer is compostable.
This prohibition shall not apply to prepackaged drinks that
have a plastic straw affixed during the prepackaging process and received
by the restaurant with the plastic straw attached.
If any part of this chapter is held to be invalid, the invalidity
shall not affect the other remaining parts.