Do drinking glasses in hotel rooms have to be individually wrapped?

Full question:

Do drinking glasses in hotel rooms have to be individually wrapped?

• Category: Boarding
• Subcategory: Hotels and Motels
• Date: 04/07/2025
• State: Montana

Answer:

We do not find a requirement that glasses in hotels be wrapped in Montana.

We do find the following regulation that mentions glasses:

MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
FOOD & CONSUMER SAFETY SECTION
RULE FOR PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF MONTANA
TITLE 37, CHAPTER 111, SUBCHAPTER 1 
37.111.122 GUEST ROOM CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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(15) Glasses, pitchers, ice buckets, coffee pots, and other utensils used for food or drink
provided for guests must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized or single-service items must be used.

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In Kentucky this is a requirement according to the Motel and Hotel Code although not exclusive

      Section 9. Soap, Towels, Washcloths, Drinking Glasses and Ice Containers.
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      (5) Multiuse drinking glasses or single-service containers placed in sleeping rooms shall be individually wrapped or stored on a clean surface in an inverted position.