SB 1596 Summary

• Establishes the "Healthy Choices Act" requiring food facilities (chain restaurants with 10+ locations in Oklahoma) to disclose nutritional information to customers.

• From July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012, facilities must provide nutritional information (calories, carbohydrates, saturated fat, sodium) via brochures or menus in a clear and conspicuous manner.

• Beginning January 1, 2013, all food facilities with menus must display calorie content information next to standard menu items on menu boards or display tags in clear and conspicuous size and typeface.

• Nutritional information must be determined on a reasonable basis and only needs to be calculated once per menu item if portion size and preparation methods remain consistent.

• Violations are subject to fines of $50 to $500 per violation with a maximum of one violation per inspection visit; local enforcement agencies have sole enforcement authority.