New York bill A02276 aims to prevent chain restaurants from charging extra for non-dairy alternatives in beverages.

New York bill A02276 amends the general business law to add a new section prohibiting chain food service establishments from charging an additional fee for non-dairy alternatives in beverages. The bill defines "chain food service establishment" as a food service establishment that is part of a group of fifteen or more such establishments under the same name, ownership, or franchise agreement. "Non-dairy alternatives" are defined as plant-based products marketed as milk alternatives, made from nuts, seeds, rice, oats, or legumes. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York bill A02276 aims to prevent chain restaurants from charging extra for non-dairy alternatives in beverages.

New York bill A02276 amends the general business law to add a new section prohibiting chain food service establishments from charging an additional fee for non-dairy alternatives in beverages. The bill defines "chain food service establishment" as a food service establishment that is part of a group of fifteen or more such establishments under the same name, ownership, or franchise agreement. "Non-dairy alternatives" are defined as plant-based products marketed as milk alternatives, made from nuts, seeds, rice, oats, or legumes. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.