NEW YORK - New York City is set to start fining chain restaurants that don't post calorie counts on their menus by next month.
The state Restaurant Association is fighting the law in court.
The industry group says the law meant to combat obesity violates restaurants' First Amendment rights.
An appeals court Wednesday refused to postpone enforcement of the rule until after its case is decided in court.
That means the city can begin issuing fines on July 19, unless the appeals court makes a ruling in the case as a whole before then.
The city is already issuing citations to restaurants breaking the law. It applies to chains with at least 15 outlets across the country.
