Monthly Archives: April 2015

Government pushing to pass legislation to mandate picture-based health warnings of smoking

Published April 20, 2015 | By

Korea is pretty much paradise for smokers… with its super cheap cigarette prices and lack of serious anti-smoking policies. But this might not be the case if the nation’s health ministry…
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Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago on Thursday lashed out at Senator Ralph Recto’s version of the sin tax bill, calling it a “surrender” to the powerful tobacco and alcohol lobby.
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Smokeless Tobacco is not Safe Tobacco

Published April 18, 2015 | By

Oregons Senator Jeff Merkley speaks about legislation that would regulate tobacco for the first time ever and address a nefarious new product being marketed to children: tobacco candy. The…
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Posted in Tobacco Legislation | Tagged safe, Smokeless, TOBACCO.

Russia considers ban on smoking in public places

Published April 17, 2015 | By

http://www.euronews.com/ Advocates for a ban on smoking in public places took to the streets on the day to show support, as Russia’s parliament considered the proposal. If passed, from 2015…

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Online Services – California State Board of Equalization

Published April 17, 2015 | By

The Board of Equalization administers California’s sales and use, fuel, alcohol, tobacco, and other taxes and collects fees that fund specific state programs and plays a significant role in…
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