понедельник, 6 апреля 2009 г.

West Virginia lawmakers want candy cigarettes out.

After 40 attorneys general across the country reached an agreement with tobacco manufacturer R.J. Reynolds concerning the sale of candy-flavored cigarettes, a group of West Virginia lawmakers hopes to take it a step further with a bill to permanently ban the selling of the products. With flavors like Cherry Cheesecake and Mandarin Mint, the West Virginia lawmakers believe that the products make real cigarettes an attractive option to young people. According to the bill, companies who sell the candy-flavored cigarettes can be fined up to $500, with further offenses bringing $5,000 penalties and jail sentences. The established agreement with the attorneys general includes a domestic ban on the products, but allows R.J. Reynolds to manufacture flavored brands in the future if officials believe they are not targeted to young people.

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