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Published on July 31st, 2013

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Appeals court upholds ruling slapping down Mayor Bloomberg’s soda ban

An appeals court today dealt another blow to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed soda ban, calling the controversial regulation “invalid” because it violates “the principle of separation of powers.”

Writing for the Appellate Division, Justice Renwick also criticized Bloomberg and the Health Department for proposing a ban with giant loopholes, which would exclude colas and energy drinks but allow milkshakes and fruit juices. Similarly businesses like delis and restaurants were prevented from hawking sugary beverages but 7-Elevean could still sell its signature Big Gulp.

Source: NY Post. Read full article. (link)

 

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One Response to Appeals court upholds ruling slapping down Mayor Bloomberg’s soda ban

  1. NYC Body says:

    Bloomberg, you are a mayor in charge of a city, not the people. Free choice also means the choice to consume unhealthy things, not your issue or the city of New York’s

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