Hospitals and community care facilities
The by-law does not apply to single-use cups used for food service to patients in hospitals and community care facilities.
Important information The by-law does apply to food vendors with a Vancouver business license whose premises are located in hospitals or community care facilities (for example: cafeterias, cafes) that serve prepared food to customers.
Charitable food services
Registered charities and not-for-profit corporations are not required to charge fees on single-use cups used to provide beverages for free or at low-cost, or report the number of cups used for this purpose.
Important information Organizations must be incorporated and in good standing under the Society Act, or registered as a charitable organization under the federal Income Tax Act to qualify for the charitable food services exemption.
Food served in cups
The cup fee and reporting requirement do not apply to single-use cups used to serve prepared food, such as soup, pudding, frozen desserts, etc.
Selling packages of single-use cups in stores
Retailers are still permitted to sell packages of at least 6 single-use beverage cups sold for personal use.