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[Rhode Island] Smoke free public housing in RI

The Rhode Island Department of Health has recognized 16 of the state's 25 public housing authorities for implementing smoking bans in their units.
WPRI Fox 12 (East Providence, RI)
added Dec 20, 2012 00:09
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[Rhode Island] Federal Court Upholds Providence, RI, Measures to Reduce Tobacco Sales to Kids

Judge Lisi found that Providence's restrictions are reasonable regulations of the sales -- not the marketing -- of tobacco products and serve the city's legitimate goal of reducing smoking and other tobacco use, especially among kids. She rejected argume
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Dec 12, 2012 12:54
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12-096 - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOBACCO OUTLETS, INC. ET AL V. CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND ET AL

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 32 Motion for summary judment and for permanent injunction; granting 44 Motion for Summary Judgment. Judgment shall enter in favor of the defendants. So Ordered by Chief Judge Mary M. Lisi on 12/10/2012. (Jackson, Kerrie)
Congressional Record / Government Printing Office (GPO) Access
added Dec 12, 2012 10:06
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOBACCO OUTLETS, INC. ET AL V. CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND ET AL - MEMORANDUM AND ORDER (PDF)

The Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment is DENIED. The City's motion for summary judgment is GRANTED. The provisions of Section 14-303 shall be modified consistent with this Memorandum and Order. The Plaintiffs, request for a preliminary injunction i
Congressional Record / Government Printing Office (GPO) Access
added Dec 12, 2012 09:31
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National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. et al v. City of Providence, Rhode Island et al

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 32 Motion for summary judment and for permanent injunction; granting 44 Motion for Summary Judgment. Judgment shall enter in favor of the defendants. So Ordered by Chief Judge Mary M. Lisi on 12/10/2012. (Jackson, Kerrie)
Justia
added Dec 11, 2012 18:22
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[Rhode Island] Tobacco Cos. Lose Challenge To RI City's Advertising Law ($$)

Law360
added Dec 11, 2012 18:20
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[Rhode Island] Judge throws out tobacco suit against RI city

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought by the tobacco industry against the city of Providence, R.I. over ordinances that tighten rules on selling tobacco, rejecting the argument that they violate the industry's rights to free speech.
AP - Associated Press
added Dec 11, 2012 13:45
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[Rhode Island] Federal judge sides with Providence on tobacco curbing ordinances; mayor calls it 'important step'

A federal judge has ruled against the tobacco industry in its legal battle with Providence over new regulations that bar stores from discounting cigarettes and ban the sale of certain flavored tobacco products.
Providence (RI) Journal-Bulletin
added Dec 11, 2012 13:38
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[Rhode Island] RIC nursing school bans tobacco

Rhode Island College's nursing school has instituted a new policy banning the use of tobacco products by its students while they're on campus.
AP - Associated Press
added Nov 26, 2012 16:47
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[Rhode Island] Vendors recognized for tobacco law adherence

More than 20 stores in Providence that sell tobacco are being recognized for their efforts to keep the product out of the hands of minors. The Tobacco-Free Providence campaign has designated 22 local vendors, including convenience stores and liquor store
AP - Associated Press
added Nov 5, 2012 11:52
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