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[Kansas] Smoking debate to have little local effect
May 5, 2012
Garden City (KS) Telegram
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May 7, 2012 07:16
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[Washington] KING MOUNTAIN TOBACCO COMPANY, INC. v. ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX
Enrolled members of federally recognized Indian tribes, as United States citizens, are subject to federal taxation unless explicitly exempted under federal law or by treaty. Fry v. United States, 557 F.2d 646, 647 (9th Cir. 1977). King Mountain is not exe
Feb 11, 2013
Leagle
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Feb 15, 2013 11:32
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Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of New York City Graphic Point of Sale Tobacco Signs
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today upheld a 2010 district court decision striking down a New York City resolution mandating that retailers who sell cigarettes display signs containing graphic health warnings.
Jul 10, 2012
Altria Group, Inc.
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Jul 10, 2012 14:17
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[New York] TOBACCO v. NYC (PDF)
The district court held below that the resolution is null and void because it is preempted by federal labeling laws. We agree, and therefore affirm.
Jul 10, 2012
New York Law Journal
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Jul 12, 2012 16:04
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[Florida] Cheap cigarette-cigars enticing adolescents
Dr. Barry Hummel warns filtered "cigar cigarettes" -- most of them fruit flavored -- are a rapidly increasing problem among local teenagers. In fact, he said, they are being used to introduce young people to smoking. Hummel represented the Tobacco Preve
Jan 23, 2013
Sebring (FL) News-Sun
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Jan 23, 2013 12:24
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Smoking laws in Oklahoma City, Tulsa are weak compared to many major U.S. cities
Oklahoma City and Tulsa are among six of the largest cities in the United States that have weak laws regarding secondhand smoke in public places, according to a federal government report released this week.
Nov 27, 2012
The Oklahoman
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Nov 27, 2012 13:13
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[Minnesota] Is a "no smokers" hiring policy unethical?
Minnesota is one of 29 states that makes it illegal to refuse to hire someone because they smoke. The American Lung Association opposes this law and takes the position that it elevates "smokers to a protected class."
Apr 18, 2013
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR)
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Apr 18, 2013 17:03
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U.S. SMOKELESS TOBACCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY — v. — CITY OF NEW YORK (PDF)
enforcement of a New York City ordinance governing the sale of flavored tobacco products, which they argue is preempted by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Plaintiffs appeal an award of summary judgment in favor of the City. We affi
Feb 26, 2013
US Court of Appeals For The Second Circuit
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Feb 27, 2013 11:18
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[South Carolina] Bryant smoking bill snuffed out
State Sen. Kevin Bryant’s effort to give employers the right to refuse to hire and even to fire smokers was snuffed out Wednesday. A Senate subcommittee that is led by Bryant voted to delay taking any action on his bill, effectively killing it.
Apr 11, 2013
Anderson (SC) Independent-Mail
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Apr 11, 2013 12:53
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[Oklahoma] Smokefree Policies and Local Rights (PDF)
Implementation of smokefree environments is an evidence-based strategy that can be used by local governments interested in addressing the impact of tobacco on their community. Scientific evidence shows that: Smokefree policies protect nonsmokers
Feb 19, 2013
Don't Smoke on Me (OK Gov. Mary Fallin site)
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Feb 19, 2013 20:39