A federal judge in Boston ruled that a Massachusetts law prohibiting outdoor tobacco advertising within 1,000 feet of schools and playgrounds does not violate the industry's right to free speech. U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young also ruled that prominent health warnings must be displayed on cigar packages sold in Massachusetts. Currently, such warnings exist only in California.
January 27, 2000 at 12:00 AM
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A federal judge in Boston ruled Jan. 24 that a Massachusetts law prohibiting outdoor tobacco advertising within 1,000 feet of schools and playgrounds does not violate the industry’s right to free speech.
U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young also ruled that prominent health warnings must be displayed on cigar packages sold in Massachusetts, the Associated Press reports.
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