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[Utah] Cigarette tax loophole goes up in smoke

The House voted 60-10 to pass SB36, and sent it to Gov. Gary Herbert for his signature. It will begin taxing cigarettes that are made by any rolling machines capable of making 150 cigarettes in less than 30 minutes.
Salt Lake Tribune
added Feb 28, 2013 04:37
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[Missouri] Objections Aired to City Smoking Law

After a discussion at Tuesday evening’s meeting, the council directed City Counselor Mark Piontek to prepare an amendment that would let the Missouri Meerschaum corn cob pipe factory allow smoking in part of the building only for “demonstration” of its p
Washington (MO) Missourian
added Feb 24, 2013 20:51
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[Wyoming] LETTER: WMC opposes repeal of smoking ordinance

Wyoming Medical Center Board of Directors and Administration strongly urge the members to keep the ban in place. We believe that it saves lives and reduces disease in Casper.
Casper (WY) Journal
added Feb 21, 2013 17:34
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In South Dakota prisons, Indian inmates get to smoke — for religious reasons | The Knowledge Effect

After ruling last year that the South Dakota prison system violated the rights of incarcerated Native American tribe members when it imposed a blanket ban on all inmate tobacco use, a federal judge has issued guidelines regarding appropriate use.
Thomson Reuters
added Feb 21, 2013 16:54
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[UK, UK-Wales] Smoking ban: Doctors say exemption 'won't help film industry'

Doctors' leaders in Wales claim there is no evidence the film and TV industry would benefit if actors were allowed to smoke in dramas. They have urged assembly members not to scrap a ban on smoking on set.
BBC Online
added Feb 21, 2013 11:56
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[Kentucky] EDITORIAL: Include e-cigarettes in Ky. smoking ban

E-cig marketing touts the freedom and liberty (a la the Marlboro Man of yore) bestowed by their products, but really e-cigs are emerging as just another way for the cigarette-makers to addict Kentuckians — and their elected officials.
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
added Feb 19, 2013 18:47
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[Missouri, Nebraska] Business of a Smoking Ban, Part II

Finally, after six different amendments to the ordinance, Lincoln went 100 percent smoke-free indoors. "The sales came back strongly and actually have exceeded what some of the expectations would be," Halstead says.
KQTV St.JoeChannel (St. Joseph, MO)
added Feb 18, 2013 21:49
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[Oklahoma] VIDEO: Debate Rages On Controversial Ordinance Regarding Smoking Ban

State Sen. Kyle Loveless says he wants to help businesses that allow smoking. He plans to add an amendment that would "grandfather" these restaurants in, so that if their local governments ban smoking, their establishments wouldn't be penalized.
KOTV Channel 6 (Tulsa, OK)
added Feb 18, 2013 11:25
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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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[Indiana] VFW POST 2953, et al, v. CITY OF EVANSVILLE (PDF)

The Fraternal Organizations did not show that the Ordinance violates Article 1, Section 23 or Article 1, Section 9 of the Indiana Constitution. The trial court did not err in denying Fraternal Organizations’ request for a declaratory judgment.
IN.gov (Official Website of the state of Indiana)
added Feb 16, 2013 21:34
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