USA: Massachusetts town considers tobacco sales ban

The small town of Westminster, Massachusetts (population 7300) is considering banning the sale of all products containing nicotine within its city limits.  PBS reports the town’s health board has put forward a proposal, with the three member board to make a decision in late December. If the proposal is adopted,  products purchased elsewhere would still be allowed to […]

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Tasmania: Legislation drafted to implement a Tobacco Free Generation

Kathryn Barnsley Breathe Well, Centre of Research Excellence for Chronic Respiratory Disease and Lung Ageing, University of Tasmania In 2012 we reported that Tasmania was leading the way towards an endgame for smoking, by developing mechanisms for implementing the Tobacco Free Generation proposal (TFG). Those who are familiar with the Tobacco Free Generation proposal by […]

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