The New York City Board of Health overwhelmingly approved a ban last week prohibiting the sale of large sodas and other sugary beverages in containers with capacities over 16 oz. at restaurants, street carts, and movie theaters, the New York Times reports.

Convenience stores and some newsstands would be exempt. Unless struck down in the courts, the measure, intended to combat obesity, is slated to take effect March 12.

Source: New York Times