Is Philly’s Sugary Drink Tax Legal?
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Mayor Jim Kenney is set to sign the
Sugary Drink Tax into law on Monday. Critics have called the tax
unconstitutional and they are preparing for a legal fight.
But, do opponents of the measure actually have a legal leg to stand on?
Effective January 1, beverage distributors will be taxed 1.5 cents per ounce of sugary and diet beverages distributed throughout Philadelphia. City Council gave their final vote on Thursday, right after opponents vowed to take immediate legal action.
“We believe we’re on strong legal ground,” Mayor Kenney. “We’ll see what they do, how they do it, how they approach it.”
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But, do opponents of the measure actually have a legal leg to stand on?
Effective January 1, beverage distributors will be taxed 1.5 cents per ounce of sugary and diet beverages distributed throughout Philadelphia. City Council gave their final vote on Thursday, right after opponents vowed to take immediate legal action.
“We believe we’re on strong legal ground,” Mayor Kenney. “We’ll see what they do, how they do it, how they approach it.”
For full story go to: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/
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