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NO JUICE FOR YOU: California Unleashes Most Nanny State Bill Yet

Amanda Prestigiacomo

California is home to some of the most absurd nanny state laws in the union: defy a plastic straw ban and you might find yourself behind bars; buy a Happy Meal for your screaming child and the toy is embargoed; catch a $500 fine for improperly discarding your recyclable trash.

Looking to top their absurdity, the California Senate has proposed a bill which would ban restaurants from serving children any drinks other than unflavored milk or water with their meals.

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