§ 20-A §6662 — Foods outside school meal program

1.
Nutritional information.
After August 31, 2008, food service programs must post caloric information for prepackaged a la carte menu items at the point-of-decision.
2.
Food and beverages outside school lunch programs.
The department shall adopt rules to establish standards for food and beverages sold or distributed on school grounds but outside of school meal programs. These standards must include maximum portion sizes, except for portion sizes for milk, that are consistent with federal school nutrition standards. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
3.
Food and beverage advertising.
Brand-specific advertising of food or beverages is prohibited in school buildings or on school grounds except for food and beverages meeting standards for sale or distribution on school grounds in accordance with rules adopted under subsection 2.

Legislative History

PL 2005, c. 435, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 156, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 224, §1 (AMD).