Philadelphia Sweetened Drink Tax Issue Heads To Pennsylvania Supreme Court

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is weighing the legality of Philadelphia's sweetened beverage tax.

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It adds one and a half cents per ounce on sweetened drinks.

The beverage industry claims the drinks are already subject to a state sales tax and as a result, consumers are being hit with a double tax.

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But the city has argued it is not a sales tax because it is levied on distributors and not retailers.