Revision: March 4, 2026, 4:11 p.m.
Rep. Kesselring, Hills. 18
March 3, 2026
2026-1019h
07/08
Amendment to HB 1773-FN
Amend RSA 167:17-e, VI as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
VI. In this section:
(a) "Sweetened drink" means any nonalcoholic beverage that contains natural or artificial sweeteners, including soda, pop, cola, energy drinks, sports drinks, and flavored water, but excluding beverages that contain milk or milk substitutes, soy, rice, or similar dairy alternative ingredients, or that contain more than 50 percent, by volume, of fruit or vegetable juice. "Sweetened drink” shall not include coffee or unsweetened tea, 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice, or beverages containing more than 50 percent juice by volume, milk, milk substitutes, dairy-based drinks, or similar beverages.
(b) "Candy" means any solid, semi-solid, or molded preparation of sugar, sweeteners (natural or artificial), or chocolate, with or without added ingredients such as flavorings, fruit, nuts, or flour, that is commonly marketed, advertised, or recognized as candy, chocolate bar, chewing gum, or similar confectionery. "Candy" shall not include baked goods, cakes, cookies, muffins, brownies, pastries, bread, or similar products primarily identified and sold as bakery or bread products, regardless of sweetener content.