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Germany marks five years of smoking ban

Many politicians argue that if a smoking ban can work at the Oktoberfest, it can work anywhere. Indeed, Germany has had a ban on smoking in public buildings and transportation for five years. The ban also applies to government agencies, courts, buses, tr
DW World (Deutsche Welle) (de)
added Aug 31, 2012 20:27
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[Massachusetts] Restaurant owners irked as smoking regs get tweaked in Provincetown

Wicked Local (MA)
added May 15, 2012 19:46
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Tobacco promotion creeps in through back door

The tobacco industry is successfully using loopholes in legislation to market its products through social media, product placement, brand sharing and displays at points of sale. The new WHO Tobacco Control Database makes it possible to make comparisons b
World Health Organization (WHO)
added May 31, 2013 03:17
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[Europe, Sweden] When is an exemption not an exemption? When the EU Commission says so

The health and consumer affairs commissioner, Tonio Borg, recently told the European Parliament that the Swedish exemption as set out in its accession treaty related only to the placing on the market of oral tobacco. ‘It did not in any way provide a dero
Tobacco Reporter
added Apr 3, 2013 09:18
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Washington State's Proposed Legislation Would Again Allow Public Smoking

The House Committee on Business and Financial Services has scheduled a hearing this Thursday, February 14 on legislation that would create a loophole in the voter approved, Initiative 901 and once again allow smoking in public places and places of employ
KNDU TV Channel 25 (Kennewick, WA)
added Feb 17, 2013 14:24
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Senator Durbin's Bill to Close Tobacco Tax Loopholes Will Save Lives By Stopping Tax Avoidance

Statement of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and American Public Health Association
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added May 10, 2012 21:08
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[New Jersey] Revel will set up smoking area on casino floor as part of bankruptcy plan

Atlantic City's only smoke-free casino will soon allow patrons to light up on the gambling floor. As part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Revel says it plans to create a smoking area on the casino floor.
AP - Associated Press
added Mar 26, 2013 15:11
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[Bangladesh] Smoke-free law non-compliant with WHO: Experts

Bangladesh's current smoke-free law is not compliant with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention for Tobacco Control (FCTC), said speakers at a dissemination seminar in the capital yesterday.
Dhaka Daily Star (bd)
added Mar 18, 2013 10:11
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House panel warns FDA off regulating 'premium cigars'

A congressional committee moved Tuesday to exempt so-called "premium hand-rolled cigars" from oversight by the Food and Drug Administration.
Miami (FL) Herald
added Jun 20, 2012 07:12
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[Spain] The Spanish tobacco tax loopholes and their consequences

Online First Tob Control doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050344
Tobacco Control
added May 24, 2012 01:42
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