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[France] VIDEO: French opt for e-cigarettes but risks remain

Almost half a million people in France have turned to substitute but studies show it may be harmful to health.
Al-Jazeera (qt)
added May 21, 2013 13:14
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[New York] Another spring, another state parks smoking fight

But a smokers' rights advocate who successfully stopped a similar ban from being implemented last year, says not so fast. Audrey Silk, of New York City Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment, or NYC CLASH, filed a lawsuit in early April to stop the
The Legislative Gazette (NY)
added May 21, 2013 07:12
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[New York] KELLY/FARLEY: Time to smoke out NY's butt-leggers

The Sensible Tobacco Enforcement bill in the council will curtail the sale of illegal and discounted tobacco goods. Under this bill, the sale, possession or concealment of untaxed cigarettes or counterfeit stamps will result in a fine of up to $2,000 for
New York Post
added May 21, 2013 07:11
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[UK] Former Chief Constable joins British American Tobacco’s fight against global tobacco trafficking

British American Tobacco has today announced the appointment of Sir Ronnie Flanagan as its new external consultant and advisor on tackling the illegal tobacco trade. Sir Ronnie, a highly respected global policing, organised crime and counter terrorism e
British American Tobacco (BAT)
added May 21, 2013 07:01
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British American Tobacco's Russia branch accused of massive tax fraud

Three criminal cases have been opened by Russian federal investigators against British American Tobacco's (BAT) local branch on charges of tax evasion amounting to upwards of 335 million rubles ($10.7 million), Izvestia newspaper reports on Monday.
Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI) (ru)
added May 21, 2013 06:57
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An Investigation into the Petroleum, Alcohol, and Tobacco Bureau of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (PDF)

The Inspector General found that from 2002 until mid-2010, PATB former Director Thomas Stanton ran a multi-million dollar cigarette interdiction operation absent basic investigative protocols and controls. These deficiencies included inadequate policies
New York State Office of the Inspector General
added May 21, 2013 06:53
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INSPECTOR GENERAL: TAX DEPARTMENT IMPLEMENTS INCREASED OVERSIGHT AND FINANCIAL CONTROLS AFTER NYSIG REVIEW OF “STING” OPERATIONS

The Inspector General’s investigation found that the department’s Petroleum, Alcohol and Tobacco Bureau’s (PATB) oversight of sting operations was both insufficient and lacked an effective accounting system, which made proceeds and evidence susceptible to
New York State Office of the Inspector General
added May 21, 2013 06:43
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[New York] NY cigarette tax probes called weak, sloppy

Sting operations aimed at black market cigarettes in New York had such weak investigative protocols and financial controls that money went missing and prosecutions were dismissed, the state inspector general reported Monday.
AP - Associated Press
added May 21, 2013 06:38
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Tobacco smoke is biggest home pollutant in Ireland, EPA study finds

Yet, burning peat is by some distance a much safer option than indoor smoking. Homes where smoking takes places had PM2.5 levels 10 times the safe level. The average 24-hour PM2.5 concentration was almost six times the recommended World Health Organisati
Irish Times (ie)
added May 21, 2013 06:26
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[Europe] ‘Dead in its tracks’ – UKIP leader and MEPs slam EU over legislation that could ‘kill’ the e-cig industry

Nigel Farage has accused the EU of having “no understanding of people or business” over proposals which could limit retailers’ ability to sell electronic cigarettes. The UKIP leader launched the blistering attack after health lobbyists backed up Europea
betterRetailing (uk)
added May 21, 2013 06:21
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