An equivalent rate would be collected on the syrups used to
sweeten fountain drinks sold by restaurants, convenience stores and fast - food outlets in the city.
The ordinance imposes a general tax on the distribution of sugar -
sweetened beverages including soda, energy
drinks, and heavily
sweetened tea, as well as added caloric sweeteners used to produce these sugar -
sweetened beverages (for example the premade syrup used to make
fountain drinks).