(New York City) Health Board Approves Ban on Large Sugary Drinks

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25. Let the People Dance!

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If New York City wants its citizens not to be fat, repeal the cabaret licensing law. The City severely restricts the number of dance venues with this archaic law, and virtually all are closed to those under 21.

Dancing is very good exercise.

LICENSE DESCRIPTION:
Any room, place, or space in New York City in which patron dancing is permitted in connection with the restaurant business or a business that sells food and/or beverages to the public requires a Cabaret license.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/licenses/073.shtml

Five of the Dumbest Laws in New York City (Besides the No-Brunch Law)

As news spread this morning that New York's city council is considering changing the law that prevents sidewalk cafes from opening before noon on Sunday -- they can open earlier on other days -- we know what went through the minds of many of you: That's a law, really?
Apparently, city councilman Dan Garodnick has been working for some time on a bill that would change the strange law, which makes us think we're living in Kansas or someplace else where drinking on a Sunday morning is for some bizarre reason frowned upon.

So that got us thinking, what other crazy laws do we have in this city? After the jump: five of the dumbest, most outdated local laws still on the books.


The No-Dancing Law

In the early 90's Mayor Giuliani began using an outdated Jazz Age law that prohibited dancing in nightclubs or bars without a cabaret license. The law states that a business must have a cabaret license if, "three or more people are found dancing" in the establishment. Giuliani didn't have to enforce the law, but he hates it when other people have fun. Despite a Million Mambo March protest and a 2003 repeal attempt the law is still on the books today.


The Fatty-Hamburger Law

Beef connoisseurs may appreciate this law, which makes it illegal for butchers to sell hamburgers that contain more than 30 percent fat. The punishment? Up to thirty days in jail. That's a pretty hefty punishment for a little bit of extra fat.


The No-Spit Law
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The No-Mask Law
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The No-Wine-With-Your-Groceries Law
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http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/06/five_dumb_new_york_city_laws.php

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