An Act to prohibit the sale of "energy drinks" to persons under the age of 18

This bill proposes adding a new section to Massachusetts law to ban the sale of specific high-caffeine beverages to anyone under 18 years old. It defines prohibited drinks as those containing over 71 milligrams of caffeine per 12-ounce serving with taurine and glucuronolactone, or soft drinks classified as dietary supplements with 80 or more milligrams of caffeine per 8-ounce serving. The legislation would impose fines on retailers for violations, starting with a $50 penalty for the first offense and increasing to $250 for the third offense.