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The provisions in this section take effect July 31, 2022.

A. Reusable food service products including utensils are required at all on-premises dining establishments for any meal to be eaten on the premises. Plastic straws shall be allowed upon request for dining on the premises. Condiments, such as sauces, ketchup, or mustard, provided for on-site consumption, shall not be served in disposable, individual-serving packaging.

B. Consumption is considered on-premises if it takes place at tables and/or seating provided by the food service business, either on its own or in conjunction with another food service business. This requirement does not prohibit a food service business from providing, upon a customer’s request, food service products compliant with BMC 9.32.020 and 9.32.030 for the customer to take away leftover prepared food after dining on the premises.

C. Waivers. On-premises dining establishments that do not have on-site or off-site dishwashing capacity may petition the department of public works for a full or partial one-year waiver. Waivers may be renewed. To obtain a waiver, the food service business shall demonstrate inability to comply due to insurmountable space constraints, undue financial hardship, and/or other extraordinary circumstances. Food service products used for on-premises dining pursuant to a waiver obtained under this section shall comply with all requirements set forth elsewhere in this chapter. [Ord. 2021-05-023 § 4].