How You Can Help Hold Big Tobacco Accountable
Nearly 20 years ago, a U.S. Federal District judge found that the major cigarette manufacturers violated civil racketeering laws for deliberately defrauding the public.
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Comprehensive Youth Tobacco Prevention
September 6, 2016
This year we introduced a comprehensive tobacco control bill which would increase the age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21, prohibit sales of tobacco in pharmacies, add electronic-cigarettes to the states’ smoke-free workplace law, require child-proof caps on liquid nicotine containers and prohibit tobacco use on public and private school property. While the bill quickly gained significant support – passing the Senate 32-2 and public support from a clear majority of the House, including the Speaker of the House – the bill was not taken up for a vote in the House prior to the July 31st deadline. It will be our prioirty issue in the 2017-2018 session.
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