Health & Fitness
NYC Sugary Drink Ban To Go Into Effect March 12, 2013
What to know about the NYC "Soda Ban" law.
by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq.
The NYC sugary drink ban will become law effective March 12, 2013. Therefore, whether you support the new law or not, here are some highlights you should know about.
The new law for New York City, limits high sugar drinks from a fountain or prepackaged container to 16 ounces. This includes, among others, non-diet sodas, energy drinks and fruit or sweetened drinks that are less than 50% milk or milk substitute and have more than 25 calories per 8 ounces.
The law applies to establishments such as sit down restaurants, fast food restaurants, delis, movie theaters and stadiums. The law does not apply to alcoholic drinks, low calorie drinks such as diet sodas, unsweetened coffee and tea or fruit juice without added sugar that is less than 25 calories per 8 ounces. Supermarkets and convenience stores are excluded from the law.
Read the full blog and about violations and fines at www.liattorney.com/scales-of-justice.html.
