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Historic tobacco vendor fears new law will bring ruin 

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Jump to full article: Victoria (BC) Times Colonist (ca), 2008-04-05
Author: Sandra McCulloch, Times Colonist

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The glass windows at the front of Old Morris Tobacconists at 1116 Government St. have been frosted, "but we know it's not enough," said owner Rick Arora.

Like many other businesses that sell tobacco products, the landmark Victoria shop, which has been open since 1892, is facing a tough battle complying with new provincial legislation that took effect Monday. It prohibits the display of tobacco products in stores accessible to people under 19 years of age.

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