September 13/New York/Associated Press -- The NYC soda ban is official. Beginning March 2013, restaurants, concession stands and other food establishments will no longer be able to sell "supersized" beverages. The New York City Health Board approved the ban.
The ban restricts the sale of sodas to no more than 16oz., and applies to both fountain and bottled drinks. It does not apply to diet sodas, fruit juices, dairy or alcoholic drinks. Sodas sold at grocery and convenience stores are exempt as well. Establishments that skirt the ban would face a $200 fine.