Maryland menu-labeling proposal decried

ROCKVILLE Md. Officials of the Restaurant Association of Maryland have told Montgomery County Council members here that they oppose the passage of menu-labeling regulations at the state, county or local level in favor of more encompassing federal legislation.

The County Council is weighing a measure that would require restaurants with 20 or more outlets nationwide to post nutrition information on their menus and menu boards. The bill was originally introduced in 2007