Bill > A01000

This bill requires sugar-sweetened beverages to be labeled with a safety warning that drinking beverages with added sugar contributes to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay. The bill defines key terms such as "sugar-sweetened beverage," "beverage container," and "concentrate." It also requires safety warnings to be placed on vending machines, beverage dispensing machines, and at the point-of-purchase where such beverages are sold. The bill provides enforcement mechanisms, including civil penalties, and allows for concurrent enforcement by local authorities. The bill will take effect one year after it becomes law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1000