Lawsuit Challenges New York Sugary Drink Ban

Posted by Soulskill on Saturday October 13, 2012 @08:54AM from the fattening-in-the-first-degree dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Soda makers, along with other trade organizations, filed a lawsuit Friday challenging the New York soda ban that is about to be implemented in the city. 'Last month, the board voted eight to zero, with one abstention, to ban restaurants, mobile food carts, delis and concessions at movie theaters, stadiums and arenas from selling sugary drinks in cups or containers larger than 16 ounces. The ban, designed to reduce obesity, is slated to begin March 12. ... The lawsuit also claims that new regulations are “arbitrary and capricious,” violating a section of the New York Civil Laws and Rules. Opponents have specifically said it’s unfair that convenience stores, including 7-Eleven and its famous Big Gulp drink, would be exempt.'"

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Re:A liberal city. by Aryden · 2012-10-13 10:41 · Score: 1, Flamebait

But those positions were rejected on Thursday by the board, which voted 8 to 0, with one abstention, to approve the measure. (The board has 11 members, all appointed by Mr. Bloomberg. One was absent from Thursday’s hearing and another retired from the board this summer and has not yet been replaced.)
Bloomberg is a fucking republitard ( for you that don't know, CONSERVATIVE) not a fucking liberal you jackass.