California Law To Ban Restaurant Surcharges Starting in JulyLikeSaveCommentDonateSubscribeCalifornia Law To Ban Restaurant Surcharges Starting in JulyNTD TonightMay-04-2024California’s ban on ‘junk fees’ is getting its restaurant industry worked up. Could restaurant surcharges be a thing of the past? This comes after fast-food workers received a minimum wage of $20 per hour.