San Francisco, Big Tobacco set for a showdown over flavored products
Publishing timestamp: 2017-09-06 21:02:51
Summary
San Francisco upholds flavored tobacco ban despite opposition from R.J. Reynolds, measure to be added to June 2018 ballot. Reynolds has spent nearly $700,000 to fund opposition campaign. Ban prohibits sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes. Showdown between city and industry expected, with potential national implications.
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