Monthly Archives: December 2014

CDC Tips From Former Smokers — Terrie’s Ad: Don’t Smoke

Published December 18, 2014 | By

Smoking gave Terrie cancer at age 40. In this TV commercial for CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers campaign, she speaks from a hospital bed. In the unique, raspy…
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Posted in CDC | Tagged Don't, Former, From, Smoke, Smokers, Terrie's, Tips

Venezuela Increases Luxury Taxes to Bolster State Coffers

Published December 16, 2014 | By

Venezuela’s top tax official said the country will increase taxes on luxury goods, alcohol and tobacco to help shore up the government’s finances, as falling…

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the results of her administration’s crack down on illegal cigarette sales. Since taking office, …
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Posted in Tobacco Taxes | Tagged Bolster, Coffers, Increases, Luxury, State, taxes, Venezuela

Cigarette price rise in NZ – first tax rise in a decade

Published December 16, 2014 | By

NZ government has overnight rushed through a price (tax) rise in the cost of a packet of cigarettes – 30% over three years, the next rise being in January 20…

Posted in Tobacco Taxes | Tagged cigarette, Decade, First, Price, rise'

Beijing bans tobacco advertising, smoking in public places

Published December 16, 2014 | By

Beijing on Friday adopted an anti-smoking legislation, vowing to ban smoking at all indoor public places, workplaces and on public transport. The draft regul…
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Posted in Tobacco Legislation | Tagged Advertising, Bans, Beijing, places, Public, smoking, TOBACCO.