Judge throws out soda ban ruling

[Ban Hammer 13,333]

On March 11, a judge from the New York Supreme Court ruled in favor of several beverage companies, and threw out Mayor Bloomberg's ban on soda's sold in quantities of more than 16 ounces.

In a decision that took place just one day before the ban was to go into effect, Justice Milton Tingling agreed with the plaintiff's arguments that controlling soda content created a conflict between the power of the state, and a consumer's right to personal liberty.

A judge has invalidated Mayor Bloomberg's controversial plan to ban large sugary drinks from restaurants and other eateries, one day before the new law was to take effect.

State Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling in Manhattan ruled the new regulation was “arbitrary and capricious” and declared it invalid, after several soda and business groups had sued the city challenging the ban.

Beverage manufacturers and business groups had called the law an illegal overreach that would infringe upon consumers' personal liberty. - NY Daily News

The ban on soda's sold in quantities over 16 ounces is but one of several initiatives and regulations being pushed by Mayor Bloomberg during his third term in office. Besides limiting the size of soft drinks that can be sold in retail establishments or restaurants, the New York City Mayor is also promoting a ban on styrofoam and even the right for citizens to smoke in their own residences.

Today's ruling by Justice Tingling may have a greater effect on the Mayor's ability to legislate through regulation than simply overturning a ban on soda sizes. With the focus of the judge's ruling being on protecting consumer rights, and the liberty for each person to determine their own choices in what they purchase and consumer, the end result may be a serious curtailing of several activist causes Mayor Bloomberg has scheduled, which could effect the rights of New York City citizens.

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[X Factor 1,112]

Finally some common sense

[Darnell 8,478]

drats. i was looking forward to the real-estate buyers market, with all of the fatties moving cross the river to Jersey.

Darn.

Damnation, even.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Bloomberg appealing. Way to waste taxpayer dollars people....

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

The moronic gun laws can go next. It is not like the constitution specifically protects an individual right to have a Big Gulp...but there it is!

[X Factor 1,112]

He is heavy handed and had to be stopped. Discrimination against laterally challenged people

[X Factor 1,112]

The moronic gun laws can go next. It is not like the constitution specifically protects an individual right to have a Big Gulp...but there it is!

Twinkies and Oreos would have been next

[Pooky 3,781]

Twinkies and Oreos would have been next

Twinkles can go, but Oreos? NOOOOOOO!!!!!

[Darnell 8,478]

I thought Twinkies went already, thanks to the Union Problems at the Hostess Plants in Irving TX ?

http://www.dallasnews.com/business/headlines/20121116-twinkie-maker-irving-based-hostess-to-go-out-of-business.ece

I do hope they come back - see http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2013/01/29/pabst-owner-nears-deal-for-irving-based-twinkies/

But I doubt it... http://hostessbrands.com/Closed.aspx

I miss Twinkies and Ding Dongs - Ho Hos, also can.

Edited March 11, 2013 by Darnell

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I thought Twinkies went already, thanks to the Union Problems at the Hostess Plants in Irving TX ?

http://www.dallasnews.com/business/headlines/20121116-twinkie-maker-irving-based-hostess-to-go-out-of-business.ece

I do hope they come back - see http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2013/01/29/pabst-owner-nears-deal-for-irving-based-twinkies/

But I doubt it... http://hostessbrands.com/Closed.aspx

I miss Twinkies and Ding Dongs - Ho Hos, also can.

Twinkies will never really be gone. They have a "half life" of 3,000,000 years. The earth will eventually shrivel and hurtle toward the sun and the only thing left will be Twinkies and cockroaches.

The cockroaches in the middle east will be killing each other

[X Factor 1,112]

Bloomberg is going for an appeal on the decision

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

On March 11, a judge from the New York Supreme Court ruled in favor of several beverage companies, and threw out Mayor Bloomberg's ban on soda's sold in quantities of more than 16 ounces.

In a decision that took place just one day before the ban was to go into effect, Justice Milton Tingling agreed with the plaintiff's arguments that controlling soda content created a conflict between the power of the state, and a consumer's right to personal liberty.

A judge has invalidated Mayor Bloomberg's controversial plan to ban large sugary drinks from restaurants and other eateries, one day before the new law was to take effect.

State Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling in Manhattan ruled the new regulation was "arbitrary and capricious" and declared it invalid, after several soda and business groups had sued the city challenging the ban.

Beverage manufacturers and business groups had called the law an illegal overreach that would infringe upon consumers' personal liberty. - NY Daily News

The ban on soda's sold in quantities over 16 ounces is but one of several initiatives and regulations being pushed by Mayor Bloomberg during his third term in office. Besides limiting the size of soft drinks that can be sold in retail establishments or restaurants, the New York City Mayor is also promoting a ban on styrofoam and even the right for citizens to smoke in their own residences.

Today's ruling by Justice Tingling may have a greater effect on the Mayor's ability to legislate through regulation than simply overturning a ban on soda sizes. With the focus of the judge's ruling being on protecting consumer rights, and the liberty for each person to determine their own choices in what they purchase and consumer, the end result may be a serious curtailing of several activist causes Mayor Bloomberg has scheduled, which could effect the rights of New York City citizens.

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Maybe there are some sane people left in America

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Bloomberg is going for an appeal on the decision

Bet he doesn't use his own money to do it. He will use NY taxpayer money to attempt to strip them of their rights. Nice guy.

Something you NEVER hear in Vermont..."I could be in New York in 20 minutes if it were not for that damn lake!"

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

On March 11, a judge from the New York Supreme Court ruled in favor of several beverage companies, and threw out Mayor Bloomberg's ban on soda's sold in quantities of more than 16 ounces.

In a decision that took place just one day before the ban was to go into effect, Justice Milton Tingling agreed with the plaintiff's arguments that controlling soda content created a conflict between the power of the state, and a consumer's right to personal liberty.

A judge has invalidated Mayor Bloomberg's controversial plan to ban large sugary drinks from restaurants and other eateries, one day before the new law was to take effect.

State Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling in Manhattan ruled the new regulation was “arbitrary and capricious” and declared it invalid, after several soda and business groups had sued the city challenging the ban.

Beverage manufacturers and business groups had called the law an illegal overreach that would infringe upon consumers' personal liberty. - NY Daily News

The ban on soda's sold in quantities over 16 ounces is but one of several initiatives and regulations being pushed by Mayor Bloomberg during his third term in office. Besides limiting the size of soft drinks that can be sold in retail establishments or restaurants, the New York City Mayor is also promoting a ban on styrofoam and even the right for citizens to smoke in their own residences.

Today's ruling by Justice Tingling may have a greater effect on the Mayor's ability to legislate through regulation than simply overturning a ban on soda sizes. With the focus of the judge's ruling being on protecting consumer rights, and the liberty for each person to determine their own choices in what they purchase and consumer, the end result may be a serious curtailing of several activist causes Mayor Bloomberg has scheduled, which could effect the rights of New York City citizens.

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The NRA needs to replace the word "soda" with "7 round magazines" and apply the ruling to their challenge of the ridiculous new gun law.

[OriZ 3,157]

One of the most retarded things a mayor has ever tried to do. I don't necessarily think much of the fast food culture is a good thing, however, it is not up to any mayor or politician to be your nanny and determine you can't drink as much as you want or as much as the restaurant is willing to give you. Then again, I also don't think it's up to any politician to tell you you can't smoke a friggin plant. Guess it's just the libertarian in me.