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Jump to full article: KDLH NewsChannel 3 (Northland's News Center, Duluth, MN), 2009-11-17
Author: KBJR News 1
Intro: Governor Jim Doyle announced a significant decrease in tobacco sales to Wisconsin minors Monday.
The state’s 2009 Synar sales compliance survey, which determines the number of retail outlets that are selling tobacco illegally to minors, shows a noncompliance rate of 5.7 percent—20 percent lower than the 2008 rate of 7.2 percent.
“In Wisconsin, we are working hard to protect our kids from the scourge of tobacco,” Governor Doyle said. “Our state has a long history of preventing youth tobacco sales and I’m pleased our efforts are paying off.”
Governor Doyle also thanked retailers for helping keep tobacco out of the hands of minors and for their dedication to protecting young people from tobacco’s harmful effects.
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