The Seneca Nation of Indians wants a court to decide the validity of legislation on collecting taxes on Native American-sold tobacco before the state enforces the law on Sept. 1. ... read more >>
Posts Tagged ‘tobacco products’
Senecas want court to decide tax dispute
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Tobacco ban plan sparks debate
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
WESTFORD — Board of Health members tackled a burning issue last night as to whether or not to ban the sale of tobacco products at pharmacies in town. After a somewhat heated discussion, with members split, Chairman Zac Cataldo made a motion to continue the public hearing until more information can be received from the Massachusetts Municipal Association on how the ban has affected other cities and towns in the state. ... read more >>
WESTFORD — Board of Health members tackled a burning issue last night as to whether or not to ban the sale of tobacco products at pharmacies in town. After a somewhat heated discussion, with members split, Chairman Zac Cataldo made a motion to continue the public hearing until more information can be received from the Massachusetts Municipal Association on how the ban has affected other cities and towns in the state. ... read more >>
MILITARY: Hunter wants troops to get their smokes
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Letters, cookies, chocolate and other goodies are staples of care packages sent to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. For some, so is a carton of smokes or a few cans of chewing tobacco. But a recently adopted postal regulation limits the mailing of tobacco products to 10 ounces or less, a restriction that has made it difficult for family members to send the items to their loved ones in combat zones. ... read more >>
Letters, cookies, chocolate and other goodies are staples of care packages sent to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. For some, so is a carton of smokes or a few cans of chewing tobacco. But a recently adopted postal regulation limits the mailing of tobacco products to 10 ounces or less, a restriction that has made it difficult for family members to send the items to their loved ones in combat zones. ... read more >>
Tobacco Trials
Monday, January 11th, 2010
Tobacco retailers and manufacturers have kicked off the year by lighting a fire under current legislation. Two court challenges may prevent further restrictions on which tobacco products can be sold and how. A ruling filed January 5 brought injunctive relief in a struggle over color and graphics in tobacco advertising. The ruling follows and August complaint brought by Commonwealth Brands Inc., Conwood Co. LLC, Discount Tobacco City & Lottery Inc., Lorillard Tobacco Co., National Tobacco Co. LP and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. ... read more >>
Tobacco retailers and manufacturers have kicked off the year by lighting a fire under current legislation. Two court challenges may prevent further restrictions on which tobacco products can be sold and how. A ruling filed January 5 brought injunctive relief in a struggle over color and graphics in tobacco advertising. The ruling follows and August complaint brought by Commonwealth Brands Inc., Conwood Co. LLC, Discount Tobacco City & Lottery Inc., Lorillard Tobacco Co., National Tobacco Co. LP and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. ... read more >>
The New FDA Guidance on the Listing of Ingredients in Tobacco Products
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
The Federal Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently posted a new Guidance for the tobacco industry, entitled Listing of Ingredients in Tobacco Products, (the “Guidance”) concerning the mandatory listing of ingredients with a rapidly approaching deadline of December 22, 2009. Among several specific and noteworthy interpretations provided in the Guidance, the FDA has indicated it does not intend to enforce the December 22, 2009 deadline. ... read more >>
The Federal Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently posted a new Guidance for the tobacco industry, entitled Listing of Ingredients in Tobacco Products, (the “Guidance”) concerning the mandatory listing of ingredients with a rapidly approaching deadline of December 22, 2009. Among several specific and noteworthy interpretations provided in the Guidance, the FDA has indicated it does not intend to enforce the December 22, 2009 deadline. ... read more >>
Tobacco farming increases again for maximum profits in greater Rangpur
Monday, December 7th, 2009
Farming of harmful tobacco has been increasing rapidly in recent years in greater Rangpur posing a threat to human and soil health when hectic efforts are on to discourage use of all tobacco products. Many of the farmers are being attracted towards tobacco farming following more profits and lucrative incentives being given by the multinational and local tobacco companies in the area in recent years, the farmers told the national news agency. ... read more >>
Farming of harmful tobacco has been increasing rapidly in recent years in greater Rangpur posing a threat to human and soil health when hectic efforts are on to discourage use of all tobacco products. Many of the farmers are being attracted towards tobacco farming following more profits and lucrative incentives being given by the multinational and local tobacco companies in the area in recent years, the farmers told the national news agency. ... read more >>
Smoking ban vital for youth, say doctors
Monday, November 30th, 2009
The UAE needs a national smoking ban, for the sake of young people’s health – and soon, several leading doctors have said. ... read more >>
The UAE needs a national smoking ban, for the sake of young people’s health – and soon, several leading doctors have said. ... read more >>
Sidestep ‘em if you got ‘em
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Some tobacco companies have pulled a fast one on the federal government by re-labeling their products and avoiding a punitive tax placed on roll-your-own tobacco products. ... read more >>
Some tobacco companies have pulled a fast one on the federal government by re-labeling their products and avoiding a punitive tax placed on roll-your-own tobacco products. ... read more >>
Senecas Fear Act Will Harm Economy
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
A federal act that Seneca Indians say could harm their economy but a senate sponsor says will “snuff out” black market cigarette smuggling has passed the next hurdle on its way to becoming law. ... read more >>
A federal act that Seneca Indians say could harm their economy but a senate sponsor says will “snuff out” black market cigarette smuggling has passed the next hurdle on its way to becoming law. ... read more >>
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