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NYC's Ban On Food, Drinks Containing CBD Goes Into Effect

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- New York City's ban on food and drinks that contain CBD went into effect Monday.

The city's health code prohibits adding the cannabis-derived chemical to products, including in packaged foods.

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In December, the Food and Drug Administration determined that using CBD as an additive is unlawful.

Retailers and food service establishments violating the ban could face fines.

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