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[UK-Scotland] Supermarkets removing cigarettes from stores and selling them in petrol stations to avoid tobacco tax

CRAFTY supermarket bosses are to exploit a legal loophole to scupper a Scottish Government tax on tobacco. Sainsbury's said they will stop selling cigarettes and tobacco in three main stores but will keep selling the products in attached petrol stations
Daily Record and Sunday Mail (uk)
added Jun 26, 2012 03:28
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[Virginia] Health Experts Investigate Tobacco Ads

The Central Virginia Health District is taking a look at tobacco advertising and how it impacts our kids. You may have noticed tobacco ads are sometimes plastered in mini-marts.
WSET-TV 13 (Lynchburg, VA)
added Jun 25, 2012 15:22
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[Malaysia] Project to help smokers kick habit

Malaysian smokers can be a part of the country's first Behavioural Support Programme (BSP) to quit smoking for free. The web-based programme is created by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Sdn Bhd (GSK) and supported by the Health Ministry.
New Straits Times (my)
added Jun 25, 2012 13:14
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Awareness and impact of New York City's graphic point-of-sale tobacco health warning signs

A policy requiring tobacco retailers to display graphic health warning signs increased awareness of health risks of smoking and stimulated thoughts about quitting smoking.
Tobacco Control
added Jun 25, 2012 11:51
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[Bhutan] Violators of tobacco rules and regulations fined

Five offices and seven hotels in Phuentsholing were penalised for violating the tobacco rules and regulations after a surprise inspection. The offices included a government agency, three corporations including two media houses and a private organisation.
BBS.bt (bt)
added Jun 24, 2012 08:05
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[Canada] RCMP probe organized theft of cigarettes

An organized theft operation targeting bulk cigarette purchases from the Nanaimo Costco store is being investigated by the RCMP .
PostMedia News (ca)
added Jun 23, 2012 23:20
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[Canada] Cops out to crack Costco cigarette caper

In each instance, a customer bought a large quantity of cigarettes from Costco in Nanaimo. Within hours or a day later, their vehicle would be broken into and the cigarettes stolen.
Nanaimo (BC) News Bulletin (ca)
added Jun 23, 2012 22:46
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[UK] Newsagent backs cigarette packaging campaign

A newsagent from Tyneside has lent his support to a campaign aiming to make cigarettes less appealing to children.
ITV Network Limited (uk)
added Jun 22, 2012 15:36
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[Russia] AUDIO: The bill "banning smoking" is not receiving universal support

According to Izvestia, The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has criticized the document as causing financial losses for the national foreign trade, excessive administrative barriers and unwarranted costs for both entrepreneurs and the budget.
RUVR Voice of Russia (ru)
added Jun 21, 2012 20:32
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[North Carolina] City delays smoking law public hearing

Tuesday night the City Council pulled the item from its agenda because the amendment would not be enforceable as currently written.
Burlington (NC) Times-News
added Jun 20, 2012 15:55
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