# Sec. 19-153. Exemptions

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 19-153. Exemptions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 19-153 (2026)

(a) The prohibited acts, as set forth in Section 19-152 of the County Code, shall not apply to pre-packaged beverages that have a plastic straw affixed during the pre-packaging process and received by the Food Service or Retail business with the plastic straw attached.

(b) The prohibited acts, as set forth in Section 19-152 of the County Code, shall not apply to reusable straws made from metal, glass, bamboo, silicon, or rigid plastic.

(c) The prohibited acts, as set forth in Section 19-152 of the County Code, shall not apply where it would interfere with accommodation of any individual's physical or medical needs. Each Food Service business shall keep a limited stock of plastic straws available to accommodate any individual's physical or medical needs and remain compliant with local, State, and Federal disability rights laws.