After banning shopping bags, NJ eyes new plastic restriction with $2,500 fine Dan Alexander Published: December 12, 2025 Plastic forks in a takeout salad (Dan Alexander, Townsquare Media)

☑️ A bill would ban restaurants from automatically giving out single-use utensils

☑️ The proposal would affect restaurants, food trucks, hospitals, schools & arenas

☑️ GOP state Sen. Declan O'Scanlan says the fines are too high

TRENTON — A bill that would prohibit restaurants from providing single-use utensils and condiments unless requested by a customer took a step closer to a vote by the full Legislature after being approved by a Senate committee.

The bill, if approved, would take effect a year after it is signed into law. In its current form, it applies to restaurants with a seating capac

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