US: Louisiana Bill to ban energy drinks rejected
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 27 April 2010
A proposed ban on the sale of energy drinks to children under the age of 16 in the US state of Louisiana has been rejected.
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A proposed ban on the sale of energy drinks to children under the age of 16 in the US state of Louisiana has been rejected.
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