Public Health Rules in Albany County, NY (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Albany County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Albany County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Calorie Labeling
Albany County requires chain food service establishments with 15 or more locations nationally to post calorie counts on menus and menu boards. The Albany County Department of Health enforces the rule and can impose civil penalties for noncompliance.
Albany County Chain Restaurant Calorie Labeling
Some RestrictionsCode of the County of Albany § 170-4
For menu items offered in different flavors and varieties, including, but not limited to, beverages, ice cream, pizza and doughnuts, the range of calorie content values showing the minimum to maximum numbers of calories for all flavors and varieties of that item shall be listed on menu boards and menus for each size offered for sale... A calorie label shall be deemed out of compliance with this...
Public Health Rules by City in Albany County
2 cities in Albany County have their own public health rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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