Free Refills From Soda Fountains No Longer on Tap in France

Free Refills From Soda Fountains No Longer on Tap in France
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The Associated Press
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Offering free refills from self-service soda fountains has been uncommon in France, but now the practice is illegal.

A governmental decree prohibiting restaurants, hotels and catering facilities from allowing customers to top up their drinks for free went into effect on Friday. The move is aimed at combatting obesity.

The ban on free refills is part of a sweeping public health law passed a year ago.