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[Washington] King County retailers busted for selling tobacco to minors

The illegal sales tate topped 8 percent, a drop from the 12 percent rate last year, but up from the 6 percent average between 2006-10. Statewide, tobacco sales to minors reached a 10-year high at 16 percent. “Underage access to tobacco fuels addiction a
Issaquah (WA) Press
added Dec 27, 2012 01:39
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[Washington] King County publishes tobacco retailers caught selling to minors in 2012

From Jan. 1 until Dec. 5 of 2012, tobacco retailers in King County were caught selling to minors 92 times, according to a King County press release detailing those businesses busted in the act, including four in West Seattle.
West Seattle (WA) Herald
added Dec 27, 2012 01:38
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[Minnesota] St. Paul soda fountain is cited for candy cigs

Lynden's, on Hamline Avenue near Cretin-Derham Hall High School, said a city inspections official came in last week and gave the shop a warning and added that a misdemeanor citation -- with a $500 fine -- would be next if the non-carcinogenic confections
Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune
added Dec 26, 2012 23:55
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[Florida] Wakulla Restricts Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products

On November 5, 2012 The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance that goes into effect February 1, 2013 restricting the selling or distribution of flavored tobacco products at stores that sell to minors. Through this ban Wakulla j
WCTV6 CBS (Tallahassee, FL)
added Dec 26, 2012 23:36
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[Massachusetts] Editorial: Decline in teen smoking a fabulous holiday gift

Our favorite statistic from the study, which is full of positive news, is this: Only 16 percent of eighth-graders have tried even a single cigarette. The best way not to become addicted is never to start in the first place. Those who keep their hands off
Springfield (MA) Union-News and Sunday Republican
added Dec 26, 2012 15:11
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[India] Despite ban, tobacco shops thrive near education campuses

Cigarettes and other tobacco products Act, 2003, (which has come into effect from May 1, 04), holds provisions pertaining to educational institutions wherein it is mentioned that sale of cigarettes and tobacco products in an area with in a radius of 100
Times of India
added Dec 26, 2012 15:10
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[North Carolina, Virginia] EDITORIAL: The disappearance of tobacco money

In tough times, some worthy programs have to be trimmed. But many young smokers and their loved ones - as well as taxpayers who've historically subsidized the health care of ailing smokers - will pay dearly for those cuts. Lawmakers in Virginia, North C
Norfolk (VA) Virginian-Pilot
added Dec 26, 2012 00:23
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[Ohio] Third-hand smoke threatens children: Drs. Oz and Roizen

The most effective programs offer a combination of a nicotine withdrawal system (the patch, gum, etc.), a workout plan (exercise makes quitting a lot easier), support groups and friends and family who understand how the quitter's mood shifts might be a l
Cleveland (OH) Plain Dealer
added Dec 24, 2012 17:42
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[New York] New law bans E-cigarette sales to minors in NY

The ban on sales to those under 18 of E-cigarettes, battery-powered devices used to inhale vaporized liquid nicotine instead of tobacco smoke, is effective Jan. 1. Though initially sold as an alternative to smoking harmful tobacco, critics say they come
AP - Associated Press
added Dec 24, 2012 17:41
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[New York] Tougher domestic violence laws, Ban on electric cigarettes to take effect Jan. 1

In September, Cuomo signed a bill that bans the sale of electronic cigarettes to people under age 18 starting Jan. 1. He also signed another bill that prohibits smoking within 100 feet of all school entrances, a measure that took effect immediately.
New York Journal News
added Dec 24, 2012 17:07
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