New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg used his mayorial power to craft a regulation that banned the sale of sugarly drinks over 16 ounces in size. He was determined to curb the sales of very large sugary drinks in order to “save” New York City citizens from obesity. His regulation impacted fast food resturants, convenience stores, and grocery chains sales which upset food and beverage retailers. Bloomberg and the New York City boad of health parternered to craft the following regulation,
“sugary beverages" larger than 16 ounces could not be sold at food-service establishments in New York City. At restaurants with self-service soda fountains, cups larger than 16 ounces could not be provided. Only outlets that get health-department grades were included, so supermarkets, vending machine operators and convenience …show more content…
There was no ban on refills. Failure to comply could have led to a $200 fine” (Weiner).
Most citizens found this regulation ridiculous along with the beverage industry which filed a motion in court opposing the regulation. I feel that Mayor Bloomberg’s regulation does nothing to curb the consumption of sugary drinks. People will simply refill their 16 oz container to make up for the smaller size. There are more important issues Mayor Bloomberg should be concerned with such as crime, unemployment, housing issues, or inner-city poverty. This regulation seems like a waste of taxpayer funds as New York City police would be placed in a position to enforce this regulation. Bloomberg’s regulation is a form of scial regulation. Our text states that, “the aim of social regulation is a better quality of life through improved
“sugary beverages" larger than 16 ounces could not be sold at food-service establishments in New York City. At restaurants with self-service soda fountains, cups larger than 16 ounces could not be provided. Only outlets that get health-department grades were included, so supermarkets, vending machine operators and convenience …show more content…
There was no ban on refills. Failure to comply could have led to a $200 fine” (Weiner).
Most citizens found this regulation ridiculous along with the beverage industry which filed a motion in court opposing the regulation. I feel that Mayor Bloomberg’s regulation does nothing to curb the consumption of sugary drinks. People will simply refill their 16 oz container to make up for the smaller size. There are more important issues Mayor Bloomberg should be concerned with such as crime, unemployment, housing issues, or inner-city poverty. This regulation seems like a waste of taxpayer funds as New York City police would be placed in a position to enforce this regulation. Bloomberg’s regulation is a form of scial regulation. Our text states that, “the aim of social regulation is a better quality of life through improved