A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to amending the icon for added sugar warning labels and the amount for civil penalties, and to repeal subdivision b of section 17-199.18 in relation thereto

This bill would require the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to designate icons and factual warning statements to be displayed by certain food service establishments on menus or menu boards adjacent to the menu items, and on or near food items on display, for any food item that meets or exceeds 100 percent of the daily value for added sugars determined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or that meets or exceeds another amount of added sugars specified by DOHMH. The bill would also amend the existing civil penalty scheme for added sugar notifications by establishing a warning for the first violation, followed by $100 for a second violation and $200 for a third violation and subsequent violations. The bill would also require DOHMH to conduct a public education and outreach campaign to educate food service establishments about the new requirements.

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