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Investigation shows Cherokee smoke shops complying with law 

A newspaper investigation indicates that Tulsa-area smoke shops licensed by the Cherokee Nation are complying with a tobacco tax compact between the tribe and the state of Oklahoma.

The Tulsa World's investigation found most of the Cherokee licensees are using an 86-cent tax stamp, the rate set by the 2004 compact.

As part of the investigation, the newspaper bought cigarettes last week at 22 smoke shops or stores. Of the seven Cherokee-affiliated stores from which cigarettes were purchased, six used the correct 86-cent tax stamp.

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