Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Should Local Laws Limit Tobacco Displays? [POLL]

http://nyack.patch.com/articles/should-laws-limit-tobacco-diplays-poll

Now, the Village of Haverstraw has passed a local law that restricts tobacco product displays in businesses that are open to children. The legislation aims to reduce the number of youngsters who pick up the habit, officials said, and shops that do not obey can face a $500 fine.
"We know that the more often our kids are exposed to tobacco products the more likely they are to smoke," said Jeff Seyler, President and CEO of the American Lung Association of the Northeast. "In passing this forward- thinking law, the Village of Haverstraw has taken a step forward toward preventing the next generation of youth from becoming addicted to a product that leads to disease and premature death."

Ahh the ALA ,last bastions of reasonable protection and legislation. *rolls eyes*
The ALA you can trust us.