Philadelphia's Sugary Drink Tax Is Now In Effect

PHILADELPHIA (CBS)-- Philadelphia's sugary drink tax is now in effect -- funding school programs and recreation projects.

The tax is a cent and a half per ounce.

A judge ruled the tax is allowed by state and federal law, but the beverage industry plans to appeal.

Phila. Becomes First Major U.S City To Approve Sugary Drink Tax

The tax is expected to raise about $90 million a year, for the expansion of pre-k programs, and renovations at parks, libraries, and community schools.

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