From the "That's rather harsh, don't ya think?" files: California Considers $1,000 Fine for Waiters Offering Unsolicited Plastic Straws
Calderon, the Democratic majority leader in California's lower house, has introduced a bill to stop sit-down restaurants from offering customers straws with their beverages unless they specifically request one. Under Calderon's law, a waiter who serves a drink with an unrequested straw in it would face up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.