Bill > A03871

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to require chain restaurants (defined as those with 15 or more locations in the state under the same ownership) to place a salt-shaker-like symbol next to menu items that contain more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium. The bill also requires a statement on the menu explaining the meaning of the symbol. Violations would result in a civil penalty of up to $250 per non-compliant menu. The provisions do not apply to chain restaurants located in New York City, as long as the city adopts a similar law or regulation. The bill would take effect one year after it becomes law.