N.J. Stat. tit. 24, ch. 10A

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 24:10A-1 Straws, tubes and other devices for drinking

It shall be unlawful to furnish or serve, in any restaurant or other public place, any straw, tube or other similar device for drinking out of glasses, cups or containers of any type unless the same is so wrapped or packed as to keep it in a clean and sanitary condition. L.1946, c. 107, p. 332, s. 1.

N.J. Stat. § 24:10A-2 Rules and regulations

The State Department of Health may establish reasonable rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this act. L.1946, c. 107, p. 332, s. 2.

N.J. Stat. § 24:10A-3 Penalty

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this act shall be liable to a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the first offense and fifty dollars ($50.00) for each subsequent offense, to be recovered in a civil action brought by and in the name of the State Department of Health or the local board of health of the municipality within which the violation occurred. L.1946, c. 107, p. 332, s. 3. Amended by L.1953, c. 24, p. 459, s. 25, eff. March 19, 1953.

N.J. Stat. § 24:10A-4 Effective date

This act shall take effect January first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven. L.1946, c. 107, p. 333, s. 4.

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