Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would place a five-year suspension on municipalities’ banning the use of plastic straws. In addition to stopping local authorities from banning plastic straws, the proposed bill was amended to create a $25,000 fine for local governments that regulate plastic straws.
According to The Guardian, the move goes against previous efforts by the state to mitigate the environmental damage caused by plastic straws. The measure, under consideration by lawmakers, is pending a study from the state’s department of environmental protection.
