Dive Summary:
- NYC lawyers representing the Board of Health have filed an appeal with the court that originally struck down its controversial 16 oz. sugary drink ban.
- The judge in the case stated that the law was too full of loopholes to be effective and may have encroached on the power of the city council.
- Representatives for the Board of Health are stickling by their original plan, saying the ban is more about informing consumers than actually banning the drinks outright.
From the article:
"The rule is designed to make consumption of large amounts of sugary drinks a conscious and informed choice by the consumer," it said. "Thus, although a consumer is free to consume more than 16 ounces by ordering a second drink, getting a refill, or going to another store, he or she will be making an informed choice."
