Jump to full article: Independent Newspapers Ltd. / STUFF (nz), 2008-04-10
Author: TANYA KATTERNS - The Dominion Post
Intro: The Health Ministry is seeking the first store ban on cigarette sales.
Carterton dairy owner Ishmar Dayha is facing his second charge in less than seven months of selling cigarettes to a minor.
He initially indicated in Masterton District Court this week that he would admit to the latest offence, but changed his plea to not guilty when he realised that a three-month ban on tobacco sales was being sought.
The ministry, which has brought the prosecution after a sting operation on September 22 last year, said it had the ability under the Smokefree Environments Act to ask for a temporary suspension.
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