California’s ban on so-called junk fees goes into effect in less than 60 days, but it’s still not clear how the law will be enforced at restaurant

A New Law That Goes Into Effect July 1 Could ‘Upend’ California’s Restaurant Industry

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2024-05-06 20:30:06

California’s ban on so-called junk fees goes into effect in less than 60 days, but it’s still not clear how the law will be enforced at restaurants and bars.

As the clock ticks down to July 1, when a new California law banning so-called junk fees is set to go into effect, restaurant and bar owners across the state remain in the dark about how the legislation will impact their industry. Earlier this week, the California Attorney General’s office confirmed to the San Francisco Chronicle that the law would prohibit restaurants from tacking on any charges besides taxes to diners’ bills — but the attorney general’s office also said it would release a list of Frequently Asked Questions on Wednesday, May 1, which did not happen. Now, sources say they’re hopeful exceptions could be made that would allow for some fees to remain in place.

Eater SF contacted the attorney general’s press office by phone and email but was not able to get updated information on when business owners can expect the FAQs to be released.