Seattle’s new tax on soda and other sugary beverages goes into effect January 1, 2018.
The City Council in June approved a tax on the distribution of sweetened beverages such as soda, sports drinks, energy drinks and others, but the tax excludes diet drinks.
Distributors would pay the tax, but consumers are expected to see price increases.
Supporters say the tax would cut down on the consumption of sugary drinks that have little nutritional value and are linked to obesity, diabetes and other health problems.
Businesses and labor groups that oppose the tax say it would hurt small businesses and cost jobs.
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