[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-1]
As used in this chapter, unless otherwise provided or unless otherwise shown by the context, the following terms shall have the respective meaning set forth in this section, and the standards incorporated in the following definitions shall be observed:
IMITATION OR ARTIFICIAL
Shall apply to any fruit flavor that is less than 100% natural flavor, pure extract.
IMITATION SOFT DRINK
Shall mean any soft drink prepared wholly or in part with artificial flavor, in such a manner as to counterfeit or imitate a soft drink made with natural flavor. Any imitation soft drink must be labeled with the word "imitation" or "artificial" if sold under the name of the article which it imitates.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-2]
DISTINCTIVE NAME
Shall mean a trade, arbitrary or fancy name which clearly distinguishes a food, product, mixture or compound from any other food, product, mixture or compound, which does not misrepresent any property or quality of a mixture or compound, which gives no false indication of origin, character or place of manufacture, and which does not lead the purchaser to suppose that it is any other food or drug product.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-3]
It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute or sell, or manufacture for distribution or sale, or have in his possession with intent to distribute and sell, any beverage which is a nonalcoholic drink, carbonated beverage, cereal beverage or still drink, except in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
CROSS REFERENCE: For license requirements, see Section 13:9-15 et seq.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-4]
All beverages regulated by this chapter must be sold under names which will not mislead the purchaser as to their flavor and composition.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-5]
The sale of any flavor or extract under the name of fruit juice, unless it is in fact the expressed juice of the fruit under whose name it is sold and contains no added ingredient other than sugar, is prohibited. If sugar has been added, such addition must be declared on the label.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-6]
a. 
No impure or adulterated material and no saccharine or other artificial sweetening agent or coal tar dye, other than certified colors permitted under Section 13:9-7, shall be used in the manufacture of nonalcoholic beverages, carbonated beverages, cereal beverages or still drinks.
b. 
Any person discovered using impure or adulterated materials, saccharin or coal tar or other sweetening agents having no food value and proved guilty thereof, shall pay a fine of not more than $200 for the first offense. If found guilty of a second and subsequent offense, he/she shall in addition to the fine have his/her license revoked for a period of six months, at the option of the Health Officer of the City.
CROSS REFERENCE: As to regulations concerning adulterated products generally, see Sections 13:2-9 and 13:2-10.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-7]
Vegetable colors and the certified colors now permitted by the United States Department of Agriculture, or standards that may hereafter be adopted by that department, including the following, namely, amaranth, ponceau 3R., erythrosin, orange, naphthol, yellow S., light green S.F. yellowish, indigo disulfo acid, are permitted; provided, however, that the use of coloring matter in such a manner that inferiority is concealed is prohibited.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-8]
Soft drinks prepared with natural flavors only and with certified colors added will not be regarded as imitations and need not be so labeled. The presence of added color in soft drinks must be declared on the cap and label of such drinks as are sold under distinctive names or in which added color is not one which simulates the color of the natural product, except where the bottle or container is less than 10 fluid ounces in capacity, in which case such must be specified on the crown cap only.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-9]
The bottle or container of an artificial soft drink must be plainly marked with the word "imitation" or "artificial" on the label and cap thereof, except where the bottle or container is less than 10 fluid ounces in capacity, in which case it need be specified on the crown cap only. The container will not be regarded as properly marked if the type is less than nine point or if the color of the printing is not in marked contrast to the color of the background upon which it is printed. The word "artificial" or "imitation" must be in the same size type as the name of the drink. Such name shall not be printed in a smaller size type than nine point.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-10]
No person shall distribute or sell or have in possession with intent to distribute or sell any soft drinks at any place where false or fraudulent statements or designs are displayed concerning such soft drinks.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-11]
No person shall sell or offer for sale any nonalcoholic beverage, carbonated beverage, cereal beverage or still drink in open containers.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-12]
a. 
No person shall sell, offer for sale or distribute in the City any nonalcoholic beverage, carbonated beverage, cereal beverage or still drinks in bottles or other containers unless each of such bottles or containers shall have blown into it, etched or engraved, or otherwise marked thereon, the name of the person manufacturing or bottling such beverages or the name of the registered trademark of such beverage.
b. 
The filling or refilling of any glass jar, bottle or other container with nonalcoholic beverages, carbonated beverages, cereal beverages or still drink, with intent to sell, vend or distribute such nonalcoholic beverages, carbonated beverages, cereal beverages or still drink, which bears the label of any other person or which has blown into it the name or trademark of any other person is hereby prohibited.
c. 
Plain bottles that are not required to be returned to the bottling company and with no name blown, etched or engraved or otherwise marked therein will be permitted if properly labeled or marked with the name and address of the manufacturer or bottler or a distinctive trademark.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-13]
a. 
All water intended for sale and distribution as bottled water must be obtained from a source which is free from the possibility of pollution from materials or substances which may render it deleterious to health, or which may impart to it objectionable taste, odors or turbidity.
b. 
Water intended for sale and distribution as bottled water shall not contain more than two bacillus coli communis in 100 cubic centimeters, and when sampled at the source shall not contain more than 100 bacteria per cubic centimeter at 37° centigrade.
[R.O. 1966 § 12:9-14]
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be punished as provided in Section 13:1-5 of this Title.