"The mayor believes our policy on sugary drinks in restaurants and food service establishments is the right one and it will save lives, so of course he believes the rest of the state should adopt the same policy, " Marc LaVorgna, a spokesman, said in a statement.

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Food-service establishments, though, would be able to offer free refills to customers.

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Under the proposed changes to Article 81 of the NYC Health Code, food-service establishments would not be able to sell packages larger than 16 ounces for drinks that have more than 25 calories per eight-ounce serving.

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In February, the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene mailed a sheet of frequently asked questions to the 24, 000 food-service establishments that fall under the ban and encouraged them to call 311 with additional questions, said Sam Miller, a spokesman for the department.

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The ban would outlaw such drinks larger than 16 ounces at restaurants, food carts and any other establishments that receive letter grades for food service.

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