Tulsa relies on the federal FDA Menu Labeling Rule under the Affordable Care Act, which requires chain restaurants with 20 or more locations nationwide to post calorie counts. The city has no separate municipal calorie-labeling ordinance for independent restaurants in Oklahoma.
Calorie labeling at Tulsa restaurants is governed by federal law (21 CFR 101.11) implementing Section 4205 of the Affordable Care Act, which requires standard menu items at chains with at least 20 U.S. locations to display calorie information on menus, menu boards, and drive-throughs. Other written nutrient information must be available on request. Independent Tulsa restaurants, food trucks, and small chains are exempt and may post nutrition voluntarily. Tulsa Health Department provides educational outreach but does not run a separate enforcement program. The FDA enforces compliance through inspections and warning letters at the federal level.
Covered chain locations failing to display calorie information risk FDA warning letters, public listings, and possible federal enforcement. Tulsa imposes no municipal fines for menu calorie omissions on independent restaurants.
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