Official:Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Chapter 19-4100, entitled "Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax," under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: March 3, 2016
Signed: June 16, 2016
: Committee of the Whole
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill adds a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages sold in Philadelphia. The tax will apply to retailers who sell these drinks and will generate revenue for the city.
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