AUGUSTA (AP) – A bill to outlaw the sale of high-energy drinks to minors in Maine is dead for this year’s session.

Without debate, the state Senate on Wednesday accepted a committee’s recommendation to kill the bill, which was opposed by the beverage industry.

Rep. Troy Jackson wanted to ban the sale of the most heavily caffeinated products to minors under 18 and fine first-time violators $50. The Allagash Democrat said the drinks pack too much of a punch for minors.

But the American Beverage Association said it’s unfair to focus on energy drinks when most have no more caffeine than a cup of coffee.