Imposes an excise tax on sugary drinks; establishes a community health equity fund.

New York S02330 imposes an excise tax on sugary drinks and establishes a community health equity fund to utilize the revenues generated by such tax. The tax applies to beverages with more than seven and a half grams of sugars per twelve fluid ounces. Exemptions include beverages with less than seven and a half grams of sugars, certain syrups and powders, and others. The fund will allocate revenues to the community health benefits trust and SNAP incentives to promote healthier food choices. A community advisory board on health equity will make recommendations on fund allocation.

Imposes an excise tax on sugary drinks; establishes a community health equity fund.

New York S02330 imposes an excise tax on sugary drinks and establishes a community health equity fund to utilize the revenues generated by such tax. The tax applies to beverages with more than seven and a half grams of sugars per twelve fluid ounces. Exemptions include beverages with less than seven and a half grams of sugars, certain syrups and powders, and others. The fund will allocate revenues to the community health benefits trust and SNAP incentives to promote healthier food choices. A community advisory board on health equity will make recommendations on fund allocation.