Suffolk bills seek curbs on sales of energy drinks

Originally published: February 25, 2013 8:13 PM
Updated: February 25, 2013 9:02 PM
By PAUL LAROCCO paul.larocco@newsday.com

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Two bills aimed at limiting the availability of energy drinks will get first hearings in the Suffolk County Legislature next week, but some health advocates are already lamenting that they do not go far enough.

Legis. William Spencer (D-Centerport) has proposed laws to ban energy drink distribution within county parks and beaches, and to ban free samples from being given to minors. The resolutions...

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