Appeals judges say NYC’s ban on big, sugary drinks at restaurants is unconstitutional

[cali]

New York City’s crackdown on big, sugary sodas is staying on ice.

An appeals court ruled Tuesday that New York City’s Board of Health exceeded its legal authority and acted unconstitutionally when it tried to put a size limit on soft drinks served in city restaurants.

The state Supreme Court Appellate Division panel upheld a lower court decision that had delayed the measure before it took effect in March.

The rule would stop many eateries from selling non-diet soda and other sugar-laden beverages in containers bigger than 16 ounces.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/appeals-judges-say-nycs-ban-on-big-sugary-drinks-at-restaurants-is-unconstitutional/2013/07/30/49aa9130-f930-11e2-a954-358d90d5d72d_story.html

[Pretzel_Warrior]

1. I agree with this ruling. Nanny State is a real concern.

And there are a lot of reasons someone might want a very large fountain drink. Maybe 2 people will share. Maybe a person is taking meal to go and will offer to their friends/kids back home.

This is arbitrary and wrong. This coming from someone who is glad NYC banned smoking in public places and required calorie information to be posted on menus and menu boards.

[Lurks Often]

2. Good, any ruling that strikes down something Bloomberg wanted

can't be too bad a decision.