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Local Policy
New Orleans, Louisiana

Requiring restaurants make kids default beverages either water, milk, or 100% juice

New Orleans, La., Code of Ordinances � 82.704, et. seq.

Last Visited 4/29/26
Policy Summary

This law requires restaurants that sells children’s meals to make the default beverage with the children’s meal either water, milk, or 100% juice. The default beverage option(s) must be displayed on printed menus, digital menus, and menu boards. After two or more warnings, restaurant owners/operators may be issued a fine for subsequent violations of the law. Enforcement and penalty provisions are included at �� 82-708 and -709.

State Louisiana
Jurisdiction Name New Orleans
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Food System Topics
  • Nutrition
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