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Wisconsin is Smoke-Free
Wisconsin's smoke-free workplace law took effect Monday,
July 5, 2010. The law covers all Wisconsin businesses and protects the
health of employees and customers.
Learn more about the law
(exit DHS).
Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act Takes Effect
A new Federal law took effect June 29, 2010, banning
many tobacco products from being delivered through the postal
service. The law, sponsored by Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl, includes cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, and
smokeless tobacco products. Cigars are not included. The law
is intended to prevent the evasion of state tobacco taxes and age
restrictions. More information on the
law is available (exit DHS).
New FDA Tobacco Regulations Take Effect
Key components of the Family
Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act took effect Tuesday, June 22,
2010. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act gives
the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate
tobacco industry processes. The new provisions further restrict
tobacco marketing and sales to youth, ban cigarette labels such as
"light", "mild", and "low", and require
larger health warnings for smokeless tobacco products and advertising (large,
graphic warnings for cigarette packs and advertising are being developed
and will take effect next year). Click the button above for more
information on the law (exit DHS).
Last Revised: October 11, 2011 |
